Ingredients

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 -4 tablespoons butter
  • 5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 12 cup butter
  • 14 cup cornstarch
  • fresh basil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Place chicken pieces between wax paper, flatten with a mallet.
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl.
  • Place eggs in a separate bowl and beat until combined.
  • In a third bowl, add breadcrumbs.
  • Coat both sides of chicken with flour, shake off excess.
  • Dip in egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Place on a piece of wax paper.
  • Repeat with remaining pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic.
  • Place coated chicken pieces in pan (you may have to do this in batches).
  • Cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn and cook another 4 to 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Cover and keep warm.
  • For lemon sauce, combine broth, lemon juice and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cold water until smooth.
  • Gradually pour cornstarch into hot liquid, stirring until it boils.
  • Cook one minute until thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in fresh basil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, place one chicken breast on each plate.
  • Top with lemon sauce.