Extra Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets

by JessBentley

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  1. JessBentley

    FOR THE BREADING:

    * ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
    * ½ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
    * ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
    * Zest of 2 Lemons
    * 3 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
    * 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
    * 1 tsp. Salt
    * ½ tsp. Paprika

    WET DREDGE:

    * 2 Eggs, whisked

    TO SHALLOW FRY THE CHICKEN:

    * ½ cup Vegetable or Peanut Oil
    * 1.5 lb. Chicken Breasts
    * 1 Lemon, cut into slices
    * 2 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Mix all the ingredients for the breading in a large, shallow bowl and set aside.
    2. Whisk together the eggs in a large, shallow bowl and set aside.
    3. Slice each chicken breast in half, creating two thin cutlets from each breast.
    4. Set a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove. Add the oil a minute or two before cooking.
    5. Dip each cutlet into the whisked eggs and cover all sides with the breading. Then add each cutlet into the skillet to shallow pan fry.
    6. Fry cutlets for 10 – 12 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through. The chicken will be done when the internal temperature reaches 165F.
    7. Enjoy with additional lemon slices and parsley for garnish.

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