Fried Lemon Chicken

Name: Fried Lemon Chicken
Ingredients: 1 cup Vegetable oil; 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast fillets; 2 Zest from lemons; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 cup Flour; 2 Eggs beaten

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup Vegetable oil
1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast fillets
2 Zest from lemons
1 Salt and pepper
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 cup Flour
2 Eggs beaten

Directions

1

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2

In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning and lemon zest; set aside.
3

Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
4

Working one at a time, dip chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dip in bread crumbs mixture, pressing to coat.
5

(put the items in order to make things easier.
6

I also use tongs to dip the chicken it gets a little messy on the fingers)
7

Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 2 or 3 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
8

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
9

Serve immediately, garnished with lemon or lemon zest, if desired