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butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into pieces and patting dry.

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

In a bowl, mix flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.

In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.

In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs and add chopped pumpkin seeds.

Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, coating well.

Transfer the chicken to the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil or clarified butter in a deep pan until shimmering, around 350°F (175°C).

Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil without overcrowding.

Fry the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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