PESTO PAN-FRIED CHICKEN

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Make and share this Pesto Pan-Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup flour
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
lemon slice, for garnish (optional)
fresh basil sprig (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Coat chicken with pesto, then dip in flour, then dip in egg mixture and lastly, dip in seasoned bread crumbs combined with Parmesan cheese.
  • In a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook about 2 minutes on, each side, until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add more oil to the skillet as needed during frying.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and basil.

Abid Hussain Vehari
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great!


DVJ MICH254
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I love this recipe!


Faizan Warraich
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rais Afzal
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust was crispy and delicious. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Abraham James
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the pesto crust was crispy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Raj Dhillon
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust is crispy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Donny Masta
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto crust added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Mohamed Shafraz
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust was crispy and delicious. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Aongching Marma
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This is a really good recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto crust was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Rwahuma Ray
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the pesto crust was crispy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Melek Gedi
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust is crispy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


JokerAfterDark
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Katherine M Patchen
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto crust was so tasty. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Robert Masembe
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This pesto pan-fried chicken is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust was crispy and delicious. I loved the pop of flavor from the lemon and pine nuts. It was a quick and easy meal to make, and it's definitely going into