Parmesan Fried Chicken

(For the bread crumbs in this recipe I use left over pieces of baguettes. I cut them up into small pieces and let them get stale by just leaving them in an uncovered container for a day or two. Then right before I want to use them I either crush them in a ziploc bag or pulse them in the blender)

2 chicken breast cut into strips

2 cups bread crumbs

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 tsp salt

fresh ground pepper

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp cornstarch

oil

Cut up chicken into strips. In a bowl beat eggs together with lemon juice and cornstarch. In a separate bowl mix bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper.

Dip strips into egg mixture. Turn to coat. Then dip strips into bread crumbs. Let rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes to allow crumbs to set.

Fry in batches in hot oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

Using tongs, turn strips over and cook on other side for about 3 minutes.

Drain on paper towels.

Place on a baking sheet in oven on a low setting to keep warm.