Name: Almond Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Lemony Greens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: italian american
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs *; 1 1/4 cups ground almonds (use a blender or food processor to grind them into coarse crumbs); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (plus more for seasoning); 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts, sliced and/or pounded out very thin); neutral oil for frying (I like grape seed); 6 medium Brussels sprouts (shaved into fine ribbons); 2 packed cups arugula; 1/2 green apple (julienned); 1 small shallot (minced); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (plus extra lemon wedges for serving); kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Description

Chicken cutlets are flavored with Dijon mustard and coated with almonds, then pan fried to get an incredibly crispy crust. Serve with a fresh and lemony apple, arugula and shaved brussels sprout salad for a refreshing compliment to the crunchy, tender chicken.

Ingredients

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FOR THE CHICKEN

1 1/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs *
1 1/4 cups ground almonds (use a blender or food processor to grind them into coarse crumbs)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (plus more for seasoning)
1/2 cup all purpose flour
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts, sliced and/or pounded out very thin)
neutral oil for frying (I like grape seed)

FOR THE SALAD

6 medium Brussels sprouts (shaved into fine ribbons)
2 packed cups arugula
1/2 green apple (julienned)
1 small shallot (minced)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (plus extra lemon wedges for serving)
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

In a large, shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, almonds, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Add the flour to another shallow bowl, then in a third bowl whisk together the eggs and Dijon mustard until well combined.
Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
Take a piece of chicken and dip it into the flour to coat on all sides, then tap off the excess. Next, coat it in the egg mixture, let the excess drip off, then place it into the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to press it down and move it around so that it gets thoroughly coated. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
Place a cooling rack over top of a sheet pain and set it next to the stove for draining the cooked chicken.
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large, heavy bottomed sauté pan over medium-high heat. Gently place 1-3 chicken breasts down in the hot oil, but don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden brown on each side, then remove to the cooking rack to drain. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts, wiping out the pan and starting with new oil as needed.
While the chicken cooks, make the salad. Add the shaved Brussels sprouts, arugula and apples to a large bowl. In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the shallot, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified, then pour over the salad and toss until everything is nicely coated.
Serve almond chicken cutlets hot with salad on the side.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Pan frying
Cuisine: italian american