Serves 6

Ingredients

6-12 pieces of chicken (wings, legs, boneless thighs and boneless breasts)
Salt & pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Zest and juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons herbs of Provence
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
½ tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves
½ tablespoon fresh savory, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine
1 tablespoon lavender flowers
½ tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
1½ cups panko bread crumbs
½ cup whole-wheat flour
3 eggs beaten
Lemon Olive Tapenade (recipe follows)

Directions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place it in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk, lemon zest and dried herbs de Provence. Allow to marinate for at least 8 hours. Drain and pat dry. Pre-heat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl mix together the fresh herbs, breadcrumbs and the whole wheat flour. Season with about 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well. Coat with the beaten egg and then cover in the panko bread crumb herb mixture until well coated and evenly coated. Lay on a large baking tray and place in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, making sure to turn once. Drizzle some Lemon Olive Tapenade over the top.

Lemon Olive Tapenade

Makes 1½ cups

Ingredients

1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Mix together all ingredients and let stand at least five minutes before serving.