Dijon-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
If you're craving fried chicken, this dish will hit the spot! A crisp and flavorful coating makes this easy entree feel special and indulgent. Jacqui Correa - Landing, New Jersey

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine

Directions

  1. Place the first six ingredients in a shallow bowl. Brush chicken with mustard; roll in crumb mixture.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil and margarine over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 169 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.