Bread-Crumb-Coated Chicken

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   Preheat oven to 450F.

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   and line a baking sheet with foil.

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   Tear bread into pieces and in a food processor pulse until finely ground.

4. 4

   In a large bowl stir together 2 cups bread crumbs, Parmesan, sage, and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Melt butter and stir in mustard and salt and pepper to taste.

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   With a sharp knife cut chicken thighs from legs.

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   Pat chicken dry and brush all over with butter mixture.

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   Roll chicken in bread-crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere, and arrange chicken, without crowding, on baking sheet.

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   Bake chicken in middle of oven until cooked through and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.