parmesan chicken

maybe the best i've ever had! adapted from the one and only barefoot contessa...

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c all purpose flour
a good dash of salt and pepper
2 eggs
1 T water
3/4 c seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese (fresh if you have it)
unsalted butter
olive oil

spilt the chicken long-ways (to make it skinnier).
combine the flour, salt and pepper on a plate.
in a bowl, beat the eggs and water.
on another plate, combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
coat the chicken breast on both sides with the flour mix, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread crumb mix, pressing lightly.

heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in a large saute pan and cook the chicken-2 pieces at a time) on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken.

if you have fresh cheese (even mozarella will do), sprinkle it over the top of the chicken and put in the oven for a few minutes to melt.

add a little pasta and salad and enjoy!! :)