Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon

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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a small shallow bowl, mix egg and water

In another shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, pepper salt and garlic

Heat oil over medium high heat

Dip each chicken breast first in egg mixture then in cheese

Fry in hot oil until crust is 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

Time will depend on thickness of chicken

Remove from oven and turn oven to broil

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.