Chicken Schnitzel - Once Upon a Chef

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1.25 lbs) (see note)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⅓ cups panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (or table salt)
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil, for cooking
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)