Ingredients
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2 1/2 pounds chicken breast, lightly pounded
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1 cup plain bread crumbs
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3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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zest of one lemon, juice of one half
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2 eggs, beaten
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about 3 tablespoons olive oil for pan and chicken
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salt to taste
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garnish
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8 fresh lemon wheels
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sprigs of flat leaf parsley, basil or arugula
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375F (190C) degrees |
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On the bottom of a large baking dish or baking sheet, generously rub about 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent chicken from sticking. |
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Season chicken with salt on both sides. Set aside. |
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In a medium size bowl, place breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and lemon zest, mixing until blended. |
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Set up your assembly line with eggs in one bowl, bread crumb mixture in another and then seasoned chicken. |
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Dip the chicken into the eggs, shake a little, and follow with the breadcrumb mixture. This step can be completed an hour in advance, just cover chicken with cling wrap to avoid drying out. |
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Place chicken in prepared baking dish or sheet and sprinkle each breast with a little more olive oil. You want the chicken in a single layer. |
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Cook in oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through. For last 5 minutes, place oven on broil setting and brown the chicken until crispy. |
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When ready to serve, squeeze juice of one-half the lemon and garnish with fresh flat leaf parsley, basil or arugula and few few round slices of lemon. |
