Crunchy Lemon Herbed Chicken Recipe

Name: Crunchy Lemon Herbed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (2 ounce) chicken tenders; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (half chilled); ½ cup Japanese-style bread crumbs (Panko); ¼ cup lemon juice, plus zest of one lemon; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 3 tablespoons water (1 tablespoon for the egg wash, 2 tablespoons for the finishing of the sauce); diced red bell pepper; lemon slice; 1 bunch parsley; finely diced shallot; finely sliced scallion

Servings: persons

6 (2 ounce) chicken tenders
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (half chilled)
½ cup Japanese-style bread crumbs (Panko)
¼ cup lemon juice, plus zest of one lemon
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons water (1 tablespoon for the egg wash, 2 tablespoons for the finishing of the sauce)
diced red bell pepper
lemon slice
1 bunch parsley
finely diced shallot
finely sliced scallion

1
Pre-heat 2 tablespoons of butter on medium low heat.
2
Add zest of one lemon and half the herbs to bread crumbs, save the rest for lemon sauce.
3
Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water.
4
Place chicken tenders between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with small groove side of mallet until thin, but not ripped.
5
Dip chicken in egg wash mixture then in herbed breadcrumb mixture until coated.
6
Place breaded chicken in saute pan with melted butter only after increasing heat to medium.
7
Cook chicken, approximately 2-3 minutes each side.
8
Remove chicken and place on sheet tray to rest.
9
In same pan add remaining herbs, salt, and lemon juice, then heat until simmering.
10
Turn off heat; cube remaining 2 tablespoons of chilled butter and add to sauce (stir vigorously).
11
Slice the chicken on the bias.
12
Placed sliced chicken on a plate, pour the sauce over the top, and add garnishes.
13
For an additional tasty option use the George Foreman grill.
14
Remember to use non-stick release spray on the grill for a sure way to not burn chicken.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (2 ounce) chicken tenders, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (half chilled), ½ cup Japanese-style bread crumbs (Panko), ¼ cup lemon juice, plus zest of one lemon, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Lemon Herbed Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crunchy Lemon Herbed Chicken

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