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Article: ON THE FRIDGE
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- September 24, 1997
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DINNER TONIGHT
Parmigiano-Crusted Lemon Chicken
(4 servings)
Grated, sliced or shaved, Parmesan cheese can turn the ordinary
into the extraordinary. And food-conscious Americans have always
known this:
In fact, it was regularly stocked in Thomas Jefferson's larder
(that's not all: He also had tarragon vinegar!). For history, facts,
lore and everything else you may want to know about Parmesan cheese,
take a look at "Parmigiano" by Pamela Sheldon Johns (Ten Speed
Press, $17.95). This recipe is from the book.
Oil for greasing pan
8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 ...