BAKED CHICKEN, RUSSIAN STYLE

BAKED CHICKEN, RUSSIAN STYLE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick butter, softened
1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
1 Tbsp lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper
6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg
1 Tbsp water
1 c all purpose flour
2/3 c breadcrumbs

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, cream the butter till light and fluffy. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture.
2. In a separate bowl, beat egg and water together. Place flour in another bowl, and breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg mixture. Coat with breadcrumbs.
3. Heat the butter mixture, all but 1/4 cup, in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook on all sides 10 to 15 minutes, turning gently.
4. Place the chicken and drippings in a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of baking, baste the chicken pieces with 1/4 cup of butter mixture. Serve hot with lemon butter sauce spooned over chicken.

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