Crusted Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

•  3/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (or 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes)
•  2/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (pulsate 100% whole wheat bread slices)
•  1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
•  1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
•  1 tablespoon lemon zest
•  4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
•  Extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Cover a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with foil; coat the foil with the oil. Add parsley, breadcrumbs,
parmesan, pepper, and lemon zest to medium bowl and blend well. Press both sides of each chicken
breast in breadcrumb mixture, and place in prepared pan. Coat the top of each crusted breast lightly
with oil. Bake until the chicken is completely cooked through, and the tops and bottoms are lightly
browned (about 25 minutes).