Italian Panko Parmesan Baked Chicken

I had some boneless skinless chicken breasts in the refrigerator that were begging to be cooked.  Being a Southern girl who grew up with fried chicken, I decided to do something that would "feel" kinda like fried chicken but would be a healthier option.  So here is the recipe that I made and will make again! 

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Italian seasoned Panko bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons water
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.  In a shallow dish combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper to taste.  In a separate shallow dish, combine Dijon mustard, water, salt and pepper to taste, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.  Coat each chicken breast with mustard mixture.  Then dredge each in bread crumb mixture.  Place on prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is golden brown.  Serve immediately.

Excellent served with fluffy white rice and green beans almondine!