Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon
Ingredients
- Oil for frying - about 1/2 - 3/4 cup
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts - about 4-5 oz each
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
- 3-4 slices bacon - cooked and crumbed (can leave slightly under-done, it will finish cooking under broiler)
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a small shallow bowl, mix egg and water
- In another shallow bowl, mix cheese, pepper salt and garlic
- Heat oil over medium high heat
- Dip each chicken breast first in egg mixture then in cheese
- Fry in hot oil until crust is golden brown
- Prepare a baking pan by covering with foil and placing wire rack on top
- Place chicken on rack and bake about 20 minutes or until juices run clear
- Time will depend on thickness of chicken
- Remove from oven and turn oven to broil
- Top each piece of chicken with Asiago cheese and bacon and place under broiler to melt cheese
