Charlene's Recipe

Seasoned Crumb Mix for Chicken or Pork

Category: For good health

2 1/2 cup wheat breakfast cereal flakes, crushed fine
2 Tbsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp dried rosemary or sage, crumbled
1/2 tsp dried thyme or marjoram, crumbled
1/2 tsp grated lemon rind

Place all ingredients in a 1 pint jar, cover tightly and shake well to mix. Use as a crumb coating for chicken or pork chops. The mix will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

TO MAKE SEASONED CHICKEN CUTLETS OR PORK CHOPS:
Brush 1 lb chicken cutlets, pounded thin or 1 lb thin pork chops with 1 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil or dip in 1/2 cup skim milk or buttermilk. Place 1/2 cup of the seasoned crumb mix in a bag, add the chicken or pork chops, one piece at a time and shake well to coat. Bake the chicken uncovered, about 15 minutes in a preheated 350 F oven until crusty. Bake the pork chops, uncovered about 20 minutes in a preheated 375 F oven until cooked through. Serves 4