I didn't see this recipe listed in the 106 chicken recipes. My family loves it. Recipe by the California Culinary Academy. Prep time 35 min. serves 4 Cheese-Crusted Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 1 egg slightly beaten 2/3 cup Swiss, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler, finely shredded 1/2 cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter 1 lemon, cut in wedges, for garnish 1. Pound breasts lightly to flatten to uniform 1/4 inch thick: set aside 2. Sift together flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper; Have beaten egg in a pie pan. Mix together cheese and bread crumbs, set aside. 3. Coat breast halves with seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then in cheese-crumb mixture, coating well. 4. In a large, non-stick skillet over MEDIUM heat, melt butter. Add chicken and saute until golden brown on both sides(about 5 min. per side). Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges.
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