Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon Recipe



INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1-1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese – for melting on top
• 3-4 slices bacon – cooked and crumbled (can leave slightly under-done, it will finish cooking under broiler)
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• Oil for frying – about 1/2 – 3/4 cup depending on size of skillet
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts – about 4-5 oz each
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a small shallow bowl, mix egg and water
3. In another shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt and garlic
4. Heat oil over medium-high heat
5. Dip each chicken breast first in egg mixture then in cheese
6. *Note:  If oil isn’t hot enough your crust may stick to the bottom of the pan and you’ll lose it all*
7. Fry in hot oil until crust is golden brown
8. Prepare a baking pan by covering with foil and placing wire rack on top
9. Place chicken on rack and bake about 20 minutes or until juices run clear
10. Time will depend on thickness of chicken
11. Remove from oven and turn oven to broil
12. Top each piece of chicken with Asiago cheese and bacon and place under broiler to melt cheese

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