Tropical Coconut Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large egg -- slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup firmly packed, flaked coconut

Procedures

1. Place chicken between two pieces of wax paper and gently pound to ¼-inch thickness.
2. In small bowl, place egg, water, salt and pepper; stir to mix well.
3. In shallow dish, place coconut.
4. Dredge chicken, first in egg mixture, then in coconut, pressing to coat well.
5. In large non-stick fry pan, place olive oil and butter over medium heat.
6. Add chicken and cook.