Recipe: Crispy panko chicken

Panko is a breadcrumb that you find in a lot of Asian cuisine but it should be readily available at most supermarkets. I was in the mood for fried chicken and I found this great, easy recipe.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijon honey mustard blend
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon or thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
6 boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash paprika, optional

Preparation:

Heat oven to 400°. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly grease the foil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. combine the mayonnaise, honey mustard, tarragon or thyme, and parsley. Spread over the chicken to coat thoroughly.

Combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika in bowl or pie plate. Press the chicken breasts in the bread crumb mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Arrange chicken on the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 25 minutes; turn and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until cooked through.

Serves 4 to 6.