Description
Panko-crusted chicken breasts with a bright lemon dressing, served over greens. A satisfying and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) finely grated parmesan
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 3 eggs + 1/4 cup water
- 1 cups (237 ml) flour
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
- Fresh mix of salad greens
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Slice the chicken breast against the grain into 1-inch thick slices, then pound each piece thin under plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate.
- Combine grated parmesan, panko, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon paprika on a large plate.
- Combine the eggs and water on another large plate until smooth.
- Combine the flour and remaining spices on another plate.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, then the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Add more oil to the pan as needed.
- Serve the chicken on a bed of greens with shaved parmesan and lemon dressing.
Notes
- For even cooking, ensure chicken breasts are uniformly pounded to the same thickness.
- To make ahead, prepare the breadcrumb mixture and lemon dressing up to 2 days in advance.
- Substitute gluten-free panko breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150