Parmesan Chicken

This recipe comes from "Taste of Home's 1999 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes" (page 78) cookbook.

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cub grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Flatten chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and basil. In another bowl, beat the egg. Dip chicken into egg, then coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter and oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Yield: 4 servings