First, lay plastic wrap down to cover the cutting board or surface you’re working on
Place the chicken breasts on top of the plastic wrap, and cover with another layer of plastic wrap on top
In a shallow pan or bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, lemon zest, onion/garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and salt/pepper.
In a separate pan or bowl, whisk together 3 whole eggs with 2 TBL of water
In a third pan or bowl, add a pinch of salt to the AP flour and mix
Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides
Place one chicken breast in AP flour mixture, turn over and dredge thoroughly. Lightly dust off the excess flour.
Place the chicken in the egg mixture, and turn over to thoroughly coat. Then place the chicken into the bread crumbs and turn over again. Press firmly into the mixture to make sure it is fully coated. Add back to egg mixture and repeat with the bread crumbs.
In a saute pan over medium heat add enough vegetable oil so it’s ¼ high in the pan.
Once the oil is hot and shimmering add one chicken breast. Cook on each side until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes a side. Repeat with the other chicken breast.
Set chicken aside