Deluxe Chicken Breasts

By laceloulou

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• For the sauce
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 skim milk
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
• paprika for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 350 F. on a sheet of waxed paper, combine the flour and bread crumbs. in a shallow bowl, whisk together egg whites and water. Dip chicken in egg white mixture, then dredge in bread crumb mixture, turning to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned, about 10 minutes. place chicken in a shallow baking dish. bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. to prepare sauce, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. stir in flour until well combined. slowly add milk, stirring constantly. cook, stirring, until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes. remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup of cheddar. Place chicken breasts on serving plates. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar. Garnish with paprika and serve immediately