Cheese Crusted Chicken
FROM: William
PREP TIME: 10
COOK TIME: 25
SERVINGS: 4
DESCRIPTION:
A new twist on sauted chicken breasts- a crispy cheese coating.
INGREDIENTS:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 egg slightly beaten
2/3 cup Swiss, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler, finely shredded
1/2 cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter
1 lemon, cut in wedges, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
1. Pound breasts lightly to flatten to uniform 1/4 inch thick: set aside.
2. Sift together flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper; Have beaten egg in a pie pan. Mix together cheese and bread crumbs, set aside.
3. Coat breast halves with seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then in cheese-crumb mixture, coating well.
4. In a large, non-stick skillet over MEDIUM heat, melt butter. Add chicken and saute until golden brown on both sides(about 5 min. per side). Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges.
SHOPPING LIST :
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
flour
salt
nutmeg
pepper
1 egg
2/3 cup Swiss, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler, finely shredded
Italian seasoned bread crumbs
butter
1 lemon for garnish
