Chicken & Bacon Recipe
Fried chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, pepper-jack cheese
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with flour again to ensure a crispy outer layer.
- 4
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
In the same skillet, add vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Add Cheese and Bacon
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper-jack cheese on each chicken breast and cover the skillet to melt the cheese. Top with crispy bacon before serving.
