Chicken with Mustard and Parmesan

Chicken with Mustard and Parmesan: Submitted by: Denise B. | Date Added: 2 Jan 2011 Ingredients:

2 tsp. chopped hot pepper sauce, divided
2 tsp. tablespoons melted butter
3 / 4 cup fresh bread crumbs
3 / 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 / 3 cup Dijon mustard
1 tsp. tablespoons water
8 semi-boneless chicken breasts, skinned
hot sauce (optional) *

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 420 degrees F.

In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp. chopped hot pepper sauce with butter. Stir this mixture to the breadcrumbs and Parmesan and set aside.

In a shallow dish, mix the mustard with the rest of pepper sauce. By coating the chicken pieces, then place in a shallow dish of 15 inches by 10 inches (38 cm x 25 cm) ovenproof pan.

Cover the chicken with parmesan mixture, pressing lightly to make it adhere. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Serve with hot sauce if desired.

* Hot Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1 / 3 cup hot pepper sauce with 2 tbsp. tablespoons butter and 2 tbsp. tablespoon lemon juice. Heat until butter is melted. Makes about 1 / 2 cup.

Makes 8 servings