Linguini With Chicken Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups soft breadcrumbs, i use whole wheat bread
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup margarine
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lb linguine, cooked
2 tablespoons margarine
2 -3 teaspoons basil pesto
parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Place beaten eggs in a large baggie and add chicken pieces to coat.
In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Add to the chicken pieces and coat with the bread mixture.
Preheat a large skillet and add 1/3 cup olive oil.
When oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and saute until golden brown.
Remove chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
Melt 1/2 cup margarine in same skillet.
Add garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; mix well.
Place chicken back into skillet and stir to coat with garlic-lemon juice mixture.
Cook for 10-15 minutes.
Cook linguini per package directions and toss with 2 tablespoons margarine. Add 2-3 teaspoons prepared basil pesto to linguini, if desired, and mix.
Spoon chicken over linguini.
Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan.