"Time for an elevated, yet simple, dinner. Lemon butter basil chicken cutlets are a revelation. Crispy, lemony, buttery, awesome...."
INGREDIENTS
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4-6 thin chicken breast cutlets
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2/3 cup lemon juice, divided (about 3 medium, juicy lemons)
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 stick of salted butter, melted
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1 cup chopped basil (about 20-30 leaves depending on size)
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Canola oil for frying
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Flakey kosher salt for topping, optional (regular salt is fine to)
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Extra lemon wedges for garnish, optional
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5 eggs, beaten
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2 cups plain panko bread crumbs (more as needed)
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½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt