DAD'S PARMESAN CHICKEN

The weather is finally beautiful here in the Midwest. Sadly, I believe that it won't last. Goodness, it's September! Enough of this heat already.

Today was filled with cleaning and cooking--my kind of day :) The floors are mopped, the dishes are done, the carpet in vacuumed, the bathroom is clean, and (most) of the laundry is folded and put away. After a few days being out of commission, it's nice to finally be able to clean the house so that it is usable again. I've been waiting for this day.

Dinner tonight was my dad's parmesan chicken. No, it's not the same as the breaded chicken in tomato sauce and spaghetti. Instead, it's yummy goodness covered in butter and bread crumbs. Amazing. It's known as my dad's signature dish, and anytime I make it there are compliments. And it really is super easy.


3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. dried parsley
some salt
a little pepper
1/3 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast HALVES
dash paprika

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
In another bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, and garlic.
Dip chicken in butter mixture, then roll in crumbs.
Roll up chicken jelly-roll style; place seam side down in greased baking dish.
Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 35 minutes or until juices run clear.


This recipe is wonderful. Just saying.