Crispy Cheddar Chicken

• Cut each chicken breast into 3 large chunks or strips. Place chicken breast strips/chunks in a bowl of milk/buttermilk. Let it soak for 20 -30 min or overnight.

• Place cheese and cracker crumbs/panko into 2 separate shallow dishes or small pans. Toss the salt and pepper into the cracker crumbs/panko and stir to combine.

• Remove the each chicken from the milk and press thoroughly into the cheese and finally the cracker crumbs/panko.

• Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Lay the chicken inside the pan and sprinkle with dried parsley. Cover the pan with tin foil and bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.

• Remove the tin foil, bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the edges of the chicken are golden brown and crispy.

• While the chicken is cooking, place sauce ingredients into a small pot and cook on medium high heat. Stir until well combined and serve over chicken along with fresh parsley. ENJOY!

Notes

 FREEZER FRIENDLY MEAL* - You could prepare this chicken ahead of time, but don't bake it. Cover tightly with foil and freeze. Store pieces in an airtight freezer safe container- When you are ready to bake it let it thaw completely and then bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.