POLLO DI FIORENTINO

To all of you, my apologies, for not getting this cookbook out for the Holidays.  I know many of you were giving it as gifts.  But as they say, "The best laid plans of Mice and Men."  Anyway today I have an easy Chicken recipe that the whole family will love.  Also very quick and easy.  My Mom made this often and we loved it every time.

POLLO DI FIORENTINO
Serves 4

4 large chicken breast halves  (2 large breasts)
2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Juice and zest of one lemon
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup flour
2 eggs beaten
Olive oil for frying

In a large plastic bag, mix the parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and zest and pepper flakes.  Put the breasts into the bag and marinate for 1/2 hour or up to 2 hours.  Pour enough olive oil into a skillet to be at least an inch and 1/2 deep. In a baking dish put the flour and in another the beaten eggs.  Remove the breasts from the marinade and one at a time dip into the flour and then into the egg.  Let the excess egg drip off of the breast and put into the skillet (oil should be 375 degrees).  Repeat with remaining pieces, and let them fry for about 7 minutes on each side.  Until golden brown and cooked through.  Drain on a paper towel. Serve immediately.  Serve with roasted red potatoes and a tomato salad.

Thanks for stopping in today
Ciao
Grayce