Za'atar-Crusted Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
• 1 large egg white 
• 2 large eggs 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed toasted
• 6 ounce skinless boneless chicken breasts boneless skinless
• 0.3 cup za'atar 

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• spatula

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 40
2. Combine panko, za'atar, sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
3. Place eggs and egg white in another shallow dish; lightly beat with a fork.
4. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge 4 breast halves in panko mixture, then egg mixture. Dredge again in panko mixture.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add 4 coated chicken breast halves to pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, turning carefully with a spatula.
7. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken, panko mixture, egg mixture, and oil.
8. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until done.
9. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.