ITALIAN CRUNCH CHICKEN
Here is a wonderful and healthy chicken recipe. You can adjust the seasonings to your liking, if desired. It's also great with a little "heat" added, like some cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes. The small pieces also makes for a great appetizer!
2 cups Post© Grape-Nuts cereal
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs, beaten and mixed with a little water
cornstarch
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks (you can leave them whole if you'd like - tenders also work great)
vegetable oil
Place cereal in blender container or food processor; cover and blend/process until finely crushed, but not quite a powder. Transfer cereal to a large bowl; add seasonings and combine.
Place cornstarch in one bowl. Place egg and water in another.
Dip chicken in cornstarch, followed by egg wash and ending in cereal mixture; always evenly coating and shaking off excess of each dip.
Coat a foil-lined baking sheet with a little oil. Heat in a 450°F. oven until hot. BE VERY CAREFUL! Place chicken on baking sheet, brush with a very small amount of oil (or spray with cooking spray) and bake until chicken is cooked through. Great with honey-mustard.