Golden Parmesan Chicken (Appetizers)

                    Served cold with the garlicky mayonnaise, these morsels of Parmesan-coated chicken make a great appetizer, especially if served informally as finger food.

Serves 4

• 4 chicken breast fillets, skinned
• 75 gr fresh white breadcrumbs
• 40 gr Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 30 ml chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 120 ml mayonnaise
• 120 ml low-fat cream cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 50 gr butter, melted
• Salt and ground black pepper

1. Cut each fillet into four or five chunks.
2. Mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley and seasonning in a shallow dish.
3. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture ; place in a single layer on a baking sheet, chill for 30 minutes.
4. To make the garlic mayonnaise, mix together the mayonnaise, creamcheese and garlic, and season to taste ; spoon into a small serving bowl, chill.
5. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
6. Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken pieces and cook them for about 20 minutes, until crisp and golden.
7. Serve the chicken accompanied by the garlic mayonnaise for dipping.

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