Ingredients

  • 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 12 lemon, juice of
  • 1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 minced lemon, zest of
  • 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 12 cup dry white wine
  • 12 cup heavy cream
  • 12 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • white pepper, to taste
  • cayenne, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare the chicken by halving and then halving again lengthwise.
  • (Whole chicken breast are a bit too big.
  • Pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Blend the egg whites, cornstarch, and lemon juice with a fork in a wide, shallow dish; set aside.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and zest in a second wide, shallow dish.
  • To crust the chicken breasts, dip each in the egg white mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs.
  • Then transfer the chicken to a rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Air-dry the chicken for 20-30 minutes to help set the crumbs.
  • To cook, first saute the chicken on the stove in an ovenproof skillet.
  • Saute until the chicken is golden and crisp on one side, then carefully flip the pieces over.
  • Cook until golden.
  • Finally, transfer the whole pan to a 450 degree oven to finish.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the oven.
  • If you are serving this with Sage-Butter Sauce , prepare the sauce and keep it warm in a warm water bath.
  • It will hold just fine for at least an hour.
  • For the Sauce:.
  • Saute the shallots in butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until soft, 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the wine, cream, broth and lemon juice.
  • Simmer until reduced by half, 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly.
  • Do not add more butter until previous addition has melted completely.
  • Finish sauce with sage and seasonings.
  • Keep warm in a warm water bath until ready to serve.