Step 1

Pour 1 ½ inches of oil into a large heavy pot or high-sided skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.

Step 2

Whisk the flour, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in one shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and water. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

Step 3

Place each piece of chicken between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound the chicken to ½- to ¼-inch thickness.

Step 4

Coat the chicken first in the flour, then dredge in the egg wash, and finally in the breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Fry in batches, flipping once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, season both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Step 6

Hold in a warm oven if not serving immediately. Serve garnished with parsley, with lemon wedges on the side.