Ingredients

  • 6 thin chicken breast cutlets
  • 2-3 stale pretzel rolls, torn into very small breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • flour for dredging
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

  • Combine the breadcrumbs, herbs, lemon zest, garlic, and cheese in a shallow dish, mixing well.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • While oil heats up, dredge the chicken cutlets in flour, then dip in egg, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Cook the cutlets in the hot pan, browning to a deep golden brown on each side. The thin cutlets will cook through quickly, so start with a hot pan and be attentive or else they will get too brown and dry out.
  • Serve whole cutlets hot over long pasta. For true Milwaukee flavor, first lightly toss the cooked pasta in a mustard vinaigrette. Serve with a nice German Pilsner.