My husbands exact words after his first bite, “Oh my god, Betty, this is so good! – Page 2

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken (5 minutes): Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about $2 1$ inch.
Step 2: Make the Coating (2 minutes): In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and water until well combined. In another shallow dish, combine the shredded Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3: Coat the Chicken (2 minutes per breast): Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, making sure it’s completely coated. Dredge the egg-coated chicken in the Parmesan cheese mixture, pressing both sides firmly to ensure the cheese adheres well.
Step 4: Cook the Chicken (8-10 minutes): Heat the olive oil and 1 stick of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot. Add the Parmesan-coated chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of $16 5^{\circ} F$ / $7 4^{\circ} C$ ). During cooking, add the remaining $2 1$ stick of butter to the skillet to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
Step 5: Serve (5 minutes): Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve the Parmesan Crusted Chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!