The Amazing Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon

It’s a great day for Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon! There’s really not much to say about Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon except….YUM!

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:

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. Fry in hot oil until crust is golden brown
7. Prepare a baking pan by covering with foil and placing wire rack on top
8. Place chicken on rack and bake about 20 minutes or until juices run clear
9. Time will depend on thickness of chicken
10. Remove from oven and turn oven to broil
11. Top each piece of chicken with Asiago cheese and bacon and place under broiler to melt cheese

NOTES:

• Cook time will vary depending on thickness of chicken. To shorten time, pound chicken thin and fry until done, without baking.