Pesto Pan-Fried Chicken

Submitted by gailanng

"A delicious and flavorful quick main dish."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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)

directions

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.