2 tablespoons olive oil
2 big cloves garlic, peeled and slightly smashed
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon chopped rosemary
Zest and juice from half a lemon
1 egg
2 chicken breast halves, pounded to ⅓-½-inch thickness
Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, until golden brown and softened. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and place in a small bowl. Smash with a fork and set aside.
Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary and lemon zest in a shallow dish. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the egg and lemon juice to the smashed garlic and whisk to combine.
Heat the garlic oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook about 2½ minutes per side. Serve with slices or wedges of lemon, if desired.