1. Using a sharp knife, fillet the chicken breasts. Simply place your hand on top of the chicken and run your knife horizontally through the chicken. Once you get about half way through the chicken you can actually lift up the half that has been sliced and hold it up while continuing to cut through the chicken. (If your chicken is still thick after filleting it, you can place the chicken in a plastic bag and, using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound out the fillet until it is a thinner cut. I rarely do this.) 

2. Place eggs in a shallow bowl. Add the lemon juice to the eggs and whisk vigorously to combine. Place the flour, salt, and pepper into a shallow dish (be sure to mix to combine the spices with the flour). In a third shallow dish, combine panko and parmesan. 

3. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dip chicken cutlets into flour (make sure to shake off any excess), then eggs, and then panko mixture.

5. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp of oil. Once the pan and oil are heated, add chicken and cook until golden. On the first side I cook for 4-5 minutes and on the second side I cook for about 4 minutes. I had to do 2 batches. When I was finished with the first batch, I added the cutlets to my baking sheet with a baking rack. A baking rack helps to keep the breading from getting soggy but if you do not have a baking rack, you can just place the cutlets onto your baking sheet and set aside. For the second batch of cutlets, add an additional 2 Tbsp of oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up (the pan is already hot so this takes just about 30 – 60 seconds) and then add the second batch. 

6. Set the oven to broil. Once all the chicken cutlets are on the baking sheet, I add a good spoonful of marinara sauce to each and then some extra shredded parmesan cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly (about 4 – 5 minutes). 

Serve with lemon slices and fresh salad greens!