INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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Juice and grated zest of 1/2 lemon (around 1/4 cup juice and 1 teaspoon zest)
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 shallots, minced or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided use (or half as much table salt)
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (around 2 pounds)
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1/2 cup cornmeal
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1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted