Parmesan Crust Chicken Lemon Herb Panko Perfection

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz/170g each)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) Dijon mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 cup (100g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (50g) Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) paprika
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)