Easy Lemon Chicken
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(61)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- Zest of 2 lemons, plus more, for garnish
- 1 pound BARE® Chicken’s fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets, cut crosswise in half
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and lemon zest; set aside.
Step 3
Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in bread crumbs mixture, pressing to coat.
Step 4
Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 2 or 3 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 5
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest, if desired.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
This recipe takes just 5 additional ingredients, most of which can be found right in your pantry.
Can be prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
The chicken is cooked to crisp perfection with a simple breading using Italian bread crumbs and fresh lemon zest.
