Name: Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups plain dry breadcrumbs; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Lemon wedges

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Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken BreastsMark Thomas

Tenderize the boneless chicken breast halves by flattening them as you would for a chicken piccata, then marinating in lemon juice. What to drink: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc is ideal with both the breaded chicken and the asparagus risotto.

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