PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken image

Laura Babberl of Boone, Iowa, relates, "I'm a retired nurse and do all the cooking for my sister and me. It's difficult to come up with simple recipes for two, so I created this one. We love it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the egg. Place the Parmesan cheese in a third bowl. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then dip in egg and roll in cheese. , In a skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; drizzle with lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges