All you need for this recipe is 30 minutes of your time! Enjoy the juicy chicken smothered with the delicious lemon butter sauce! Serve this as is or with rice or mashed potatoes, and you have yourself a meal to remember!
Ingredients:
For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken:
1/2 lemon, sliced for garnish (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large Eggs
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Parmesan Breading Mixture:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 c Parmesan cheese, grated
Ingredients for Lemon Butter Sauce:
1/4 c lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 c chicken broth
Directions:
Slice into two lengthwise cuts the chicken breasts.
Wrap each chicken slice with plastic, then gently pound it with a meat mallet.
Add all the ingredients for the egg mixture into a large bowl. Whisk until well blended.
In a separate bowl, add all Parmesan mixture ingredients, then stir until well incorporated.
Coat each chicken piece with the egg mixture, then into the Parmesan mixture. Shake each chicken to remove any excess.
Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the chicken into the hot skillet, then cook each side for about 4 to 5 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Place another pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add butter and allow it to melt.
Add garlic, then sauté for a minute or until aromatic.
Add the lemon juice, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir until well mixed. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes.
Pour the sauce on top of the chicken pieces, then toss until well coated.
Remove the skillet from the heat, then sprinkle chopped parsley on top to garnish.
Serve with lemon slices on the side. Enjoy!