Crunchy Lemon Chicken by Mr. Food

Submitted by Maribel skadoo

"Easy Weeknight Supper from The Best of Mr. Food Cooking Quickies"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1⁄2 cup toasted wheat germ (I usually don't bother to measure I just dump it on a plate)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

directions

1. place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and flatten to 1/2" thickness.
2. Combine egg, salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in egg mixture, and dredge in wheat germ.
3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook on each side until done. Remove chicken & keep warm. Add lemon juice to skillet. Cook over high heat, deglazing skillet by scraping bits that cling to bottom; pour over chicken.