Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (10–12 oz each)
Marinade/Wet Rub:
- Zest from 3 lemons
- 1½ tbsp garlic, finely minced
- 1½ tsp dry oregano
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salmoriglio Sauce:
- ½ of the marinade (set aside)
- Juice from 3 lemons
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Breading:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 3 whole eggs + 1½ tbsp water
- 2¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Frying:
- 4½ tbsp butter
- 4½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4½ tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly each breast for even thickness and cut in half for six pieces. Place in a zip-top bag.
2️⃣ Marinate: Mix marinade ingredients, use half to coat the chicken, and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Add lemon juice and parsley to the remaining marinade for the sauce.
3️⃣ Preheat Oven: Set to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4️⃣ Breading Station:
- Dish 1: Flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dish 2: Beaten eggs + water.
- Dish 3: Panko (pulsed smaller) + Parmesan.
5️⃣ Bread the Chicken: Dredge each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, shaking off excess.
6️⃣ Pan-Fry: Heat butter and oil over medium-high. Cook 2-3 cutlets at a time until golden brown, then transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat for the rest.
7️⃣ Bake: Brush with melted butter and bake for 5-10 minutes until internal temp reaches 155°F.
8️⃣ Serve: Drizzle the Salmoriglio sauce over the cutlets and enjoy with fresh lemon wedges! 🍋
- Prep Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 480 per serving
- Fat: 20g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g per serving
- Protein: 40g per serving