Easy Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce)  boneless skinless chicken breast halves

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place flour in a shallow bowl. Combine mustard and egg in a shallow dish. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, chives, and garlic in a shallow dish. Dredge 1 chicken breast half in flour, turning to coat; shake off excess flour. Dip in egg mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken, flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 2 1/2 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat. Turn chicken over; place pan in oven. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.