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Pan Fried Parmesan Chicken & Zucchini

Ingredients

  • 4 thin chicken breasts boneless (under an inch in thickness)
  • 8 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup Italian Bread Crumbs or panko
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 med sized zucchini sliced semi thin
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced

Instructions

For the chicken breading:

  • beat the eggs in a shallow dish, set aside
  • In another shallow dish combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, pepper, onion powder and the flour and stir to fully combine, set aside
  • In a large hot skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter
  • Dip each of the chicken pieces in the egg mixture then coat in the bread crumb mixture and place in the hot skillet with the melted butter.
  • Cook on each side for about 4 minutes OR until the outside is crispy and browned and the chicken is cooked completely throughout, remove from pan and set aside
  • Add 4 Tablespoons of butter to the skillet & saute the fresh garlic for about a minute to 2 minutes. Add in the sliced zucchini to the skillet and saute until completely tender.
  • add a sprinkles of salt and pepper
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet, gently mix and heat for about 30 seconds
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
  • ENJOY!