3largeeggsbeaten and seasoned with a pinch of salt
2cupsbreadcrumbs(Panko, Italian or fresh)
1cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese
2tspdried herb mix
1tspgarlic powder
½tsppaprika
1tspsalt
Instructions
Place boneless skinless chicken breasts on a cutting board.
Place your non-dominant hand on the chicken then carefully slice the chicken breast in half horizontally. This creates two even, thin chicken cutlets.
Set the chicken aside while you prepare the breading.
Set out three, deep and wide bowls (big enough to comfortably bread the chicken breasts).
In the first one, place the flour then season with salt and pepper.
Whisk the eggs into the second bowl and season with salt.
In the last bowl, combine the bread crumbs (you can use fresh, Italian or Panko bread crumbs) and add the grated Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
Coat the chicken cutlets first in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
To create a thicker breading, you can repeat the egg and breadcrumb step, but you might need to prepare more breadcrumbs if you plan on doing that.
Preheat a large pan or skillet and add 1-2cm / ½-¾ inch of canola oil (or any neutral oil with a high-smoke point).
Carefully add 2-3 crusted chicken breasts at a time and cook for 2-3 minutes a side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and allow to drain on paper towel before serving with lemon wedges and extra Parmesan (optional) and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.