Bacon Parmesan Fried Chicken

Bacon Parmesan Fried Chicken

Makes 5 servings – Per serving: 1 Leaner | 3 condiments

Ingredients:
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups shredded low fat cheese – for melting on top (I used part-skim Mozzarella)
• 4 slices of Jennie-O low sodium turkey bacon- cooked and crumbed (can leave slightly under-done, it will finish cooking under broiler)
• 10 sprays pan spray
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 oz each

Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Bowl 1- mix egg and water
• Bowl 2 – Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt and garlic
• Bowl 3 – Grated Cheese and Bacon Crumbles
• Heat oil over high heat (Make SURE it’s hot)
• Dip Chicken in “Bowl 1” then “Bowl 2”
• Spray sauté pan with pan spray and sauté until golden brown
• Prepare a baking pan by covering with foil and placing wire rack on top
• Place chicken on rack and bake about 20 minutes or until juices run clear
• Remove from oven and top with “Bowl 3” and bake until the cheese melts