Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions:

1. Cut each breast in half and pound it to about 1/2″ thick.
2. Beat egg and water in a shallow bowl until well blended.
3. Stir in garlic, pepper and salt and whisk to blend.
4. Place parmesan cheese in another shallow bowl.
5. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, making sure to coat well.
6. Allow excess egg to drain off.
7. Place in parmesan cheese. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Press gently, then turn and repeat on the other side. Shake off excess. Repeat with remaining chicken.
8. Put butter and oil in a big skillet on high heat.
9. Place chicken in pan and hold until edges are golden brown (for cheese to stick to chicken, about 3 minutes).
10. Press lightly with a spatula, then turn over and again do not move until golden brown.
11. Press lightly with a spatula and place on a serving plate.