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Lemon Thyme Chicken Parmesan

The lemon and thyme add extra layers of flavors that fragrance the chicken.  I always get compliments on this recipe and it's just delicious.  This can be served as an appetizer or main course.   

Ingredients

  • 2-3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and butterflied
  • salt and pepper to lightly season the chicken breast
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko or dry bread crumbs, unseasoned
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh and finely chopped
  • oil for frying
  • 2 garlic cloves, slightly smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 dash red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breast until they are 1/4 inch thick.  Pay dry with a paper towel (to help the flour adhere to the chicken) and lightly season with salt and pepper.    

  2. Assemble a dredging station as follows: 

    1) FLOUR plate - combine the flour, salt and pepper. 
    2) EGG plate - beat two eggs 
    3) PANKO - combine bread crumbs, lemon zest and thyme 
    4) plate to hold the breaded chicken breasts  

    Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour and shake off any excess flour.  Dip into the egg allowing any excess back into the plate.   Dredge in the bread crumbs and press the bread crumb mixture into the chicken breast to ensure an even coating.    Do this for all the chicken breasts.    

    Note: When dredging, make sure both sides are equally coated. 

  3. Over medium heat, generously coat a large saute pan with cooking oil.  Fragrance the oil by adding the garlic cloves, thyme springs and red pepper flakes (optional).  When the garlic begins to brown, remove the garlic and thyme sprigs from the oil and discard.  

  4. Cook 2-3 chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.   Remove from pan onto a sheet pan or oven safe plate.    Keep warm in a 200° preheated oven.  

  5. Serve with any salad or side pasta of your choice.  Garnish with Parmesan cheese shavings.  

    Enjoy.