Crispy Chicken Costoletta

Step 1

For the chicken:.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 200°F.

Step 3

Zest two lemons. Bake zest for about 5 minutes until dry.

Step 4

On one paper plate combine flour, pepper and salt. On another paper plate combine eggs and water, whisk until combined. On another paper plate combine dry lemon zest, bread crumbs and cheese.

Step 5

Place pounded chicken in the flour, coating well, followed by the egg mixture and the bread crumbs.

Step 6

Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Place chicken in pan and cook on each side about 5 minutes until middle is no longer pink. You will need to work in batches, adding more oil and butter as needed.

Step 8

Keep chicken warm in oven at 250°F.

Step 9

For the lemon sauce:.

Step 10

Over medium heat in a fairly large saucepan heat canola oil. Add minced garlic and sauté about 3 minutes.

Step 11

Add whipping cream and boil until reduced by one-third.

Step 12

Add Dijon, lemon juice, chicken stock and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer about 5 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.

Step 14

Serve chicken with lemon sauce and mashed garlic potatoes.