Crunchy Herbed Chicken

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Ingredients

• 4  slices white bread, toasted
• 1/2  cup  fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus a few sprigs for serving
• 1  clove garlic, chopped
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1/4  cup  Dijon mustard
• 4  6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a food processor, pulse the bread, parsley, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper until coarse crumbs form.
2. Add the oil and pulse to combine. Transfer to a plate.
3. Spread the mustard over the chicken and dip the pieces in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
4. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake until golden and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with parsley sprigs (if desired).