Lemon-Basil Chicken Schnitzel

Name: Lemon-Basil Chicken Schnitzel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 freshly ground parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; salt and pepper; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Recipe by Carrie Ann

I got this recipe many years ago from a dear friend of mine, and it's become one of my family's favourites.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

cup dry breadcrumbs
¹⁄₄

freshly ground parmesan cheese
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
1

egg
2

tablespoons lemon juice
4 -6

boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry
1

tablespoon butter
2

tablespoons vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

Combine crumbs, cheese and seasonings in a shallow dish.
In a large dish beat egg with lemon juice.
Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture. Roll in crumb mixture and pat to ensure even layer of crumbs.
Place on rack or wax paper.
Heat butter and oil together in frying pan over medium heat.
Add several peices of chicken at a time but do not crowd.
Cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Remove to serving platter.
Brown any remaining chicken pieces.
Return all chicken to the pan.
Cover and cook for 2 minutes more or until chicken feels springy to the touch.

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