Caesar Chicken

1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/3 cup bottled Caesar salad dressing
4 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves
3 tsp olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Combine the bread crumbs, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne on a plate. Pour the
Caesar dressing into a bowl. Coat the chicken in thedressing, then in the bread
crumbs. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Heat oven to 350 F. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive
oil in a 9-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, quickly sear
2 of the chicken breasts on each side. Put on a rack in a baking pan.
Repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and chicken breasts.
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Bake the chicken for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Makes 4 servings.


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