Description
An Italian-inspired recipe featuring succulent chicken marinated with zesty lemon and fragrant garlic, evoking cherished memories of family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (10–12 oz each)
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Juice from 2 lemons
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 whole eggs + 1 tablespoon water
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons additional melted butter (for brushing on top)
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken breasts for even thickness and cut into 4 pieces.
- Mix lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add half to a zip-top bag with the chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
- Stir remaining lemon juice and chopped parsley into the leftover marinade and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare three dishes for breading: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with eggs and water; and one with panko and Parmesan.
- Coat each piece of marinated chicken in flour, dip in egg wash, and coat with panko mixture.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet and sear two chicken cutlets at a time until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Transfer to the baking sheet.
- Brush chicken with melted butter and bake for 5–10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C).
- Spoon the prepared sauce over the chicken before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg