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Zesty Lemon Chicken Parmigiana

Prep 25 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Lemon Chicken Parmigiana

A family-friendly twist on classic chicken parmesan, featuring a bright lemon-garlic sauce and baked chicken cutlets topped with melty mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 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.

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