LEMON - BASIL CHICKEN 
1 c. fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. dried whole basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. non-fat buttermilk
3/4 tsp. lemon juice
6 (6 oz.) chicken breast halves, skinned
Vegetable cooking oil
Lemon slices (optional)
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Combine first 6 ingredients in plastic bag, shaking well to mix. Combine buttermilk and lemon juice; brush over both sides of chicken. Place chicken in bag with bread crumb mixture, shaking to coat. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over chicken.

Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Garnish with lemon and parsley.

 

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