baked chicken breasts with parmesan crust

How To Make baked chicken breasts with parmesan crust

• 1

  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• 2

  Mix mustard, thyme, 1/2 tsp salt and the cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add the chicken breasts, turn to coat completely, set aside.
• 3

  In medium shallow bowl, combine parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the chicken pieces in panko mixture, pressing coating into the meat.
• 4

  Put chicken on a rack over a baking sheet. Spray chicken with a quick burst of cooking spray; and place in middle of the oven. Bake until chicken is golden brown, and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
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