Main Dish: Panko-Mustard Chicken

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 med shallot, minced

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp whole-seed Dijon mustard

2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon

1/2 cup panko or plain dried bread crumbs

4 medium chicken breast halves

1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 475 F

2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, place shallot and 2 tsp butter.

3. Microwave on high 1 minute.

4. Stir in mustard and tarragon.

5. Melt remaining butter; combine with panko in a small bowl.

6. Arrange chicken breasts in a jelly-roll pan.

7. Spread mustard mixture evenly over breasts.

8. Top with panko mixture; pat gently to adhere.

9. Bake in top third of oven, 12-15 minutes or until done.