Panko Crusted Lemon Butter Chicken

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

This lemon butter chicken is delicious with roasted vegetables and is perfect for a family dinner or dinner party.

Prep Time: 30min | Cook Time: 30min | Total Time: 1hr | Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup. Panko bread crumbs

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

• 1 lb. thinly sliced boneless, skinless Chicken Breast

• 1 Egg

• 2 Tbsp. Butter

• 2 Lemons

• Lemon pepper and salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a plastic bag.

2. Dip chicken slices in beaten egg and shake in bag with crumb mixture.

3. Spray a skillet with Canola Oil spray to prevent sticking. Cook chicken on medium heat 5 – 7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

4. Transfer cooked chicken slices to a serving dish.

5. Add butter to skillet to melt. Add juice from lemons. (Reserve four thin lemon slices for garnishing).

6. Pour lemon butter over chicken and garnish with lemon slices.

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Nutriton Facts:

Serving Size: 4 oz.

Calories: 282

Total Fat: 20 g

Total Carbohydrates: 11 g

Protein: 33 g

Equivalents:

4 Proteins, 1 Starch, and 1 Fat