Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Place a cooling rack in the centre of a cookie sheet. Set aside.

Step 3: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-1/2″ pieces.

Step 4: In a shallow bowl or a large plastic bag, mix together the breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, dried herbs, cayenne (if using) and a few grinds of black pepper.

Step 5: Combine the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip the chicken into the milk mixture and then coat it well with the breadcrumb mixture, either in a bowl or by tossing it inside the bag. Place the coated chicken pieces on the cooling rack and put the cookie sheet into the oven. Depending on your oven and the size and thickness of the chicken, the pieces will take 15-20 minutes until firm and cooked through.

Step 6: Spritz the chicken lightly with cooking spray and then place the cookie sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, until a bit browned, if desired, but keep a vigilant gaze on them lest they burn.

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Reprinted with permission from Kathleen Flinn’s The Kitchen Counter Cooking School (2011 Viking).