Ingredients
1 clove garlic
1 lemon
6 cream or plain crackers
2 tbsp. butter
4 sprig fresh Italian parsley
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 skinless chicken breast fillets
olive oil
Preparation
Step 1To prepare your chicken: Peel the garlic and zest the lemon.Step 2Put your crackers into a food processor with the butter, garlic, parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whiz until the mixture is very fine, then pour these crumbs on to a plate.Step 3Sprinkle the flour on to a second plate. Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat with a fork.Step 4Lightly score the underside of the chicken breasts. Put a square of plastic wrap over each one and bash a few times with the bottom of a pan until the breasts flatten out a bit.Step 5Dip the chicken into the flour until both sides are completely coated, then dip into the egg and finally into the flavored crumbs. Push the crumbs onto the chicken breasts so they stick — you want the meat to be totally coated.Step 6To cook your chicken: You can either bake or fry the chicken. If baking, preheat your oven to its highest temperature (475 degrees), place your chicken on a sheet pan, and cook for 15 minutes.Step 7If frying, put a frying pan on a medium heat, add a few good lugs of olive oil, and cook the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through, golden, and crisp.Step 8To serve your chicken: Either serve the chicken breasts whole, or cut them into strips and pile them on a plate. Beautiful and simple served with a lemon wedge for squeezing over, and a tiny sprinkling of salt. Great with a lovely fresh salad or simply dressed veggies.
This recipe is from Jamie’s Food Revolution.
