Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 8 pieces and lightly pounded
  • Coarse salt and cracked black pepper
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (I use a rasp)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

Method

  • Season chicken generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place egg whites in a shallow dish or plate.
  • Whisk in cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.
  • Dredge each chicken piece through the egg mixture, shaking off excess, and set in flour.
  • Shake the plate so chicken pieces get coated, turn chicken over and repeat.
  • Shake off all of the excess flour.
  • Lay on a cookie sheet lined with parchment and set next to stove.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick pan over medium high heat.
  • When hot but not smoking, add chicken and cook, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.