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Parmesan Breaded Chicken

Source of Recipe


Adapted from "Pacific Bounty"






List of Ingredients



• 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  
• 2 cups bread crumbs
  
• 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
• 3 Tbsp flour
  
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
  
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  






Instructions



1. Place the chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound down to about 1/4-inch thickness.
   
   
2. Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, oregano, basil, salt and pepper; spread on a plate. Dredge the chicken in the flour, then in egg, and finally in seasoned bread crumbs.
   
   
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chicken breasts for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
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   To make a caper-lemon sauce to go with the chicken: Remove the chicken from the pan and add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Swirl to mix. Stir in 1 tablespoon rinsed and drained capers. Spoon a little over each piece of chicken.