Linguini With Chicken Scampi

MMmmmmm....This is my kids favorite. We are pasta addicts and this recipe really fits the bill. Wonderful flavor. Great with a tossed salad and garlic bread.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 2  cups  soft breadcrumbs, i use whole wheat bread
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  lb linguine, cooked
• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 2 -3  teaspoons basil pesto
•  parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Place beaten eggs in a large baggie and add chicken pieces to coat.
2. In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Add to the chicken pieces and coat with the bread mixture.
4. Preheat a large skillet and add 1/3 cup olive oil.
5. When oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and saute until golden brown.
6. Remove chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
7. Melt 1/2 cup margarine in same skillet.
8. Add garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; mix well.
9. Place chicken back into skillet and stir to coat with garlic-lemon juice mixture.
10. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
11. Cook linguini per package directions and toss with 2 tablespoons margarine. Add 2-3 teaspoons prepared basil pesto to linguini, if desired, and mix.
12. Spoon chicken over linguini.
13. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan.