Zesty Lemon Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 1 cup breadcrumbs, panko or Italian
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.

2. 2

   Set up a breading station: Place breadcrumbs in one shallow bowl, and beaten eggs in another. Dip chicken in eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.