Pesto Pan-fried Chicken

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
• 2/3 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• lemon slice, for garnish (optional)
• fresh basil sprig (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
• 2 coat chicken with pesto, then dip in flour, then dip in egg mixture and lastly, dip in seasoned bread crumbs combined with parmesan cheese.
• 3 in a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. add chicken and cook about 2 minutes on, each side, until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through. remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. add more oil to the skillet as needed during frying.
• 4 garnish with lemon slices and basil.