Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Panko Bread Crumbs

Serves 4 in about 30 minutes. Italian seasoning goes in first, and eggs finishes the pot.

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (or finely shredded)
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• Olive oil spray

Method

1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making four pieces. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound each piece to a half-inch thickness with the flat side of a meat tenderizer mallet.
2. In a wide shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a second wide shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the parmesan cheese and panko.
3. Dip a piece of chicken in the flour mixture and coat well on both sides.
4. Set the chicken in the egg and coat.
5. Then place the chicken in the parmesan mixture and spoon mixture on the top. Press the mixture onto the chicken.
6. Heat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
7. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, then place the chicken in the basket.
8. Spray the chicken with nonstick cooking spray or oil from a mister/spritzer. Set the basket into the air fryer and set temperature for 400°F.
9. Fry for 6 minutes, then flip the chicken over and spray with cooking spray. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
10. Plate the chicken with your favorite side dishes.

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