Italian Fried Chicken Fillets

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten well
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup panko or breadcrumbs
• 2 small chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, salt, pepper and herbs.
2. Pour the breadcrumbs onto a large plate or piece of parchment. Season the meat lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Dip the chicken breasts into the egg followed by the panko/breadcrumbs, coating both sides and shaking off the excess.
4. Heat a large skillet to medium, high heat and add 1/3 cup olive oil.
5. Add the chicken breasts, being careful not to overlap the chicken so you get nice even browning.
6. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each site until golden brown, and cooked in the center.
7. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon.