OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

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This tender dish pairs a crisp coating of herbs and breadcrumbs with sweet-tart cranberries, creating a lean and satisfying entree. Donna Noel - Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
SAUCE:
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, wheat germ, garlic and seasonings. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning once., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cranberry sauce to a boil. Remove from the heat; whisk in the lime juice, vinegar and mustard. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.