Parmesan-Crusted Lemon Chicken

6 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 each chicken breasts halved
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Pound each chicken piece to thickness of 1/2 inch between sheets of waxed paper.
  2. 2
    Place chicken in baking dish.
  3. 3
    Pour 4 tablespoons lemon juice over chicken and turn to coat.
  4. 4
    Let stand 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Beat eggs with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in medium bowl.
  6. 6
    Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and lemon peel in shallow dish.
  7. 7
    Dip 1 chicken breast into egg mixture.
  8. 8
    Dip into breadcrumbs to coat; gently shake off excess.
  9. 9
    Season with salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    Repeat with remaining chicken, egg mixture and breadcrumbs.
  11. 11
    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  12. 12
    Add 13 of chicken to skillet and saute until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  13. 13
    Transfer to platter and keep warm.
  14. 14
    Repeat with remaining chicken in 2 more batches, adding 1 tablespoon butter with each batch.
  15. 15
    Garnish platter with lemon wedges and serve.

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