Parmesan Crusted Chicken

2 boneless chicken breasts halves

Dipping Mixture:

2 egg whites

2 tsp cornstarch

Juice od 1/2 lemon

Crumb Mixture:

1 cup panko bread crumbs or better yet slightly less oily croutons that you process in a blender on your own until dry and crumbled

1 Tbsp chopped parsley

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

zest of one lemon, minced

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 450

Prepare each half chicken breasts by slicing in half longitudinally, and softly pounding flat

Whisk together dipping mixture

Assemble crumb mixture

Dip each piece of chicken first in dipping mixture with one hand and then the crumb using your clean other hand

Let chicken rest in rack for 20 -30 minutes

Add enough olive oil or butter olive oil mixture to depth of 1/8 or more depth in a nonstick skillet and heat over medium high heat until hot

Add chicken pieces for about 3 minutes a side until golden brown and crisp

Serving suggestion Sage- Butter Sauce

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