Chicken Scampi with Linguine

Chicken Scampi with Linguine

2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg beaten
3/4 c italian bread crumbs
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 lb. linguine
1/2 c butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tb. lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tb. butter
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedges

Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then into the bread crumbs, which have been mixed with the grated cheese, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Spread the coated chicken pieces on a rack or platter.

Heat 1/2 c oil in a large skillet. Add 1/3 of the chicken pieces; saute until golden brown. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Discard oil in the skillet, and wipe out.

Cook pasta. While pasta is cooking, melt 1/2 c butter in the skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 min. Add cooked chicken, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken with the sauce. Do not allow chicken to cook further.

Drain pasta, and toss with the remaining 2 Tb. butter and spoon onto a heated platter. Spoon chicken and sauce over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.
8 servings