Lemon Curry Chicken

I was surprised that I actually liked this dish, given the somewhat odd ingredients. But after the first bite, I was hooked. We will definitely be making this recipe many times in the future, and I expect it will become a family favorite! Excellent when served with green beans.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper

- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces (like chicken strips)

- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the pieces of chicken.

Dip the chicken pieces in the egg, then dredge in the bread crumbs.

Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the prepared pan.

Bake for 15 minutes, turning once.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the sugar, lemon juice, and curry powder. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

After the chicken has baked for 15 minutes, drizzle the lemon sauce over the chicken, then bake 5 minutes longer.