Parmesan-Encrusted Lemon Chicken Breasts

I received this recipe from my girlfriend Tawny a couple of years ago & it is so simple to make, that I had to share!


What you need: 
2/3 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
EVOO cooking spray
*Sprig of Rosemary

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  
• Coat a baking pan with EVOO spray.  
• Add breadcrumbs, lemon zest, oregano, Parmesan cheese, pepper & parsley to a mixing bowl & blend.
• Roll both sides of chicken breasts in breadcrumb mixture & place on oiled baking pan
• For extra flavor place a sprig of rosemary on each breast before baking
• Brush each crusted breast lightly with 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Bake chicken for approx. 22-28 minutes until tops & bottoms appear lightly brown
• Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Breakdown
Calories 258, Protein 33.5g, Carbs 14.2g, Fat 6.9g, Sodium 689mg, Cholesterol .83mg