Super Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Serves 6
3 (8-ounce / 227-g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved, rinsed
1 cup dried bread crumbs
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup chicken broth
Zest of 1 lemon
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup water
¼ cup minced fresh oregano
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
¼ cup minced fresh parsley, divided
Cooking spray
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Pour the bread crumbs in a shadow dish, then roll the chicken breasts in the bread crumbs to coat.
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Spritz a skillet with cooking spray, and brown the coated chicken breasts over medium heat about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the browned chicken to the baking pan.
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except the lemon and parsley. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
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Slide the baking pan into Rack Position 1, select Convection Bake, set the temperature to 325ºF (163ºC) and set the time to 30 minutes.
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After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Flip the breasts. Return the pan to the oven and continue cooking.
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When cooking is complete, the chicken should no longer pink.
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Transfer to a serving platter, and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with the lemon and parsley.