Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Simple enough for a quick weeknight dinner, and fancy enough for company.

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large eggs

Using a meat mallet/meat tenderizer, pound each chicken breast to a 1/2-inch thickness.

In a shallow dish add the parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper and stir with a fork until combined.

Heat the olive oil, inside a large skillet pan or cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat.

Crack the eggs into a shallow dish and whisk them with a fork. Coat each chicken breast evenly into the beaten egg mixture on both sides.

Dredge the chicken in the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to both sides of the chicken pieces.

Place the coated chicken breasts into the skillet pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the crust turns a golden brown color and the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil once cooked and before serving.