Title: Crispy Chicken
Categories: Poultry Lowcal
Yield: 4 Servings

COATING MIX
2	c	Dry bread crumbs
1/3	c	Grated Parmesan cheese
1	ts	Oregano
1	ts	Basil
1/2	ts	Garlic powder
CHICKEN
4		Pieces of chicken 2 lb total

Combine the coating mix ingredients and mix well. Measure out 3/4 cup into a plastic bag. Place chicken pieces into bag and shake to coat.

Place chicken pieces in a baking dish with heaviest sections towards the outside of the dish. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at medium 70% for 18-20 min or until juices run clear. Allow 5 minutes aftercooking time.

Note: Coating mix keeps well in refrigerator. In microwave cooking, natural cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan, Romano) melt, brown and crisp.

VARIATIONS: Mexican - Substitute chili powder or oregano, add 1/8 ts cayenne. Cheddar - Substitute Cheddar cheese for Parmesan

4 servings, each 1 chicken piece 3 protein choices, 1/2 starch choice 8 g carbohydrates, 25 g protein, 10 g fat, 289 calories

Source: More Choice, The Canadian Diabetes Microwave Cookbook by Catha McMaster & Charlotte Empringham Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier July 1993

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