Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1½ lb chicken breasts (2 large), patted dry
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- ½ lemon, sliced (optional garnish)
- Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Parmesan Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to even thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese and flour.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then dredge in the Parmesan-flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Reduce heat if browning too quickly.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the lemon butter sauce in a separate saucepan. Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and pepper. Let simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and turn chicken to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste if you prefer a more or less tangy sauce.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook in batches if necessary for even browning.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
