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Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
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In another shallow bowl place the flour and rest of the cheese.
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Beat eggs with garlic and lemon zest in a third shallow dish.
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Pat chicken dry w/paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
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One at a time, coat chicken w/cheese flour mixture, dip in egg and then dredge in bread crumbs.
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Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until just smoking.
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Fry 1/2 cutlets until deep golden brown and crisp.
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Drain on paper towel-lined place and transfer to oven to keep warm.
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Clean out pan, put rest of oil in and fry 1/2 half of chicken.
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Sprinkle cutlets with lemon juice.
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Serve.