Merwin's Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry
• 2 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon meat extract
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

• with a mallet, pound chicken breasts thin. cut into serving size pieces. dip in flour. dip in egg.
• melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and 1 tablespoon oil in a wide skillet. saute chicken until light brown. do not crowd pan, and add more oil if necessary to keep chicken from sticking. place chicken on a serving platter, and keep in a warm oven.
• saute sliced mushrooms in oil and butter remaining in pan until released juices have evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown. add chicken broth, , oregano, parsley, and meat extract. stir well. cook over high heat until liquid is reduced by half.
• remove pan from heat. swirl in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and lemon juice. season with salt and pepper. pour sauce over chicken, and sprinkle with cheese.