This was a quick throw-together meal. It turned out pretty tasty. I served the cutlets with steamed broccoli.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten with a fork
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
-Set up breading station using wax paper and a shallow dish for egg whites.
-Combine the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
-Butterfly each chicken breast to make 4 cutlets.
-Pat cutlets dry with a paper towel.
-Dredge each cutlet in the flour, tapping off excess.
-Dip each cutlet in the egg whites, coat thoroughly.
-Pat cutlets into the breadcrumb/cheese mixture. Be sure to coat thoroughly.
-Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
-Cook chicken about 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
-Serve immediately.