Chicken Scallopini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned
1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 c. olive or vegetable oil
1 garlic clove (whole)
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 c. sherry
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 tsp. capers (optional)

Preparation

Pound chicken breasts very thin between 2 sheets of waxed paper (use flat side of mallet).
Dip chicken breasts first into beaten egg, then into bread crumbs.
Heat oil with clove of garlic; remove garlic.
Brown chicken for 3 minutes each side over medium heat.
Add basil and sherry.
Top with lemon slices and capers.
Simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.
Makes 4 servings.