Swiss chicken cutlets present an enticing culinary journey where the succulent flavors of chicken intertwine harmoniously with the creamy richness of Swiss cheese. This classic dish promises a taste sensation that tantalizes the palate, leaving you with a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Embark on this culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect Swiss chicken cutlets, unraveling the culinary techniques and ingredient combinations that elevate this dish to a culinary masterpiece.
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THE BEST CHICKEN CUTLETS
When we set out to create the best cutlets, we sought perfectly tender chicken that was flavorful and juicy -- not tasteless and dry -- with a crisp, breaded exterior that stayed put and didn't get soggy. After trying different methods, we found that a mix of panko and Pecorino Romano creates the salty, crunchy crust we crave, while dried spices in both the flour and breadcrumb mixtures ensure that our cutlets are never bland.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise making 8 roughly equal pieces. (They should look like large chicken tenders.) Place one sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Set up a standard breading station: mix the flour, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, if using, in a shallow dish.
- Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a second shallow dish.
- Mix the panko, Pecorino-Romano, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, the remaining 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge one piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Transfer the chicken back to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Line a clean baking sheet with a clean wire rack. Heat 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the clean wire rack, season with salt and hold in the oven at 200 degrees F to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and chicken, making 4 batches in total.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
SWISS CHICKEN
This is a wonderful recipe. This was given to our family years ago by a good friend through the Boy Scouts. My brother would eat it all if he was allowed to and now my children who are both little love this dish. For people on a low budget this is an easy meal to make and it is easy to reheat. My mother, who does not eat chicken, loves the topping of this dish.
Provided by CARROLL
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the chicken breasts, soup and water. Top each breast with a slice of Swiss cheese, then top it all with the breadcrumbs. Cut the butter or margarine into pads and place them over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 990.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SWISS CHICKEN CUTLETS IN OREGANO WINE SAUCE
Elegant and flavorful, Easy enough to whip up often for your family. Stylish enough to impress your guest, and yummy and easy enough to make it just for yourself -- Don't be fooled by the short list of spcies. the butter, wine, broth, oregano, and pepper fuse to make a fabulous burst of flavor.
Provided by ebechan
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Version 1: lot's of work, but impressive looking.
- Cut each cheese slice in half; place 1 half on top of each cutlet.
- Starting with the short end, tightly roll up cutlets, jelly-roll style.
- Tie securely with string.
- On waxed paper, combine flour and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Add cutlets; toss gently to coat.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add cutlets; cook, turning frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add broth, wine, and dried oregano to skillet.
- Increase heat; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove string.
- Garnish with parsley and oregano sprigs.
- To prepare the chicken rolls, tightly roll up cheese-topped cutlets, then tie securely with string so the rolls hold their shape during cooking.
- If cutlets are unavailable at your market, simply pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of waxed paper to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Version 2: Much easier to make, tastes just as good!
- Follow directions as above, only don't bother to flatten the chicen or roll the cheese in side it.
- Simplly coat plain chicken breast in the flour pepper mixture, fry in the butter and cook as above.
- When chicken is almost done, top each brest with a half slice of cheese.
- When cheese melts, it's done.
- Very good served over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 254.2, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 29
SWISS CHEESE CHICKEN
Nicole Pickett of Oro Valley, Arizona tucks a little cheese into tender chicken cutlets, then tops them with a savory sauce. TIP: "I like to serve this with a four-bean salad, then finish up with a pineapple dessert for a meal in minutes," Nicole notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, pepper and salt. Place a piece of cheese on each piece of chicken; tuck in ends and roll up. Secure with toothpicks. Roll in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, brown roll-ups in butter on each side over medium heat. Stir in the broth, wine or additional broth and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
SWISS CHICKEN CUTLETS
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Place one chicken breast half between two pieces of waxed paper. Flatten to 1/4 -inch thickness with a wooden mallet or a rolling pin. Peel off waxed paper. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Dip both sides in egg, coat with crumbs set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken, a few pieces at a time, in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.2. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream, salt and pepper. Stirring, bring boil and boil until thickened. Stir in wine. Remove from heat.3. In a shallow 2 1/2 -quart baking dish, spread half of the sauce. Arrange chicken in dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours if desired.4. Bake, covered, in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CHICKEN CUTLET WITH CHEESE
This Curtis Stone original, via AOL, is a healthy, tasty entree that will be sure to please the most discriminating palate. I served with a spinach and vinegrette salad. I also used Kraft shredded parmesan cheese.
Provided by ebbtide
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using mallet, pound breasts between plastic wrap to about 1/4 inch.
- Place flour on plate and whisk eggs lightly in shallow bowl.
- Mix breadcrumbs and cheese in seperate bowl.
- Sprinkle cutlets on each side with salt and pepper.
- Dip cutlets in flour to cover lighlty, then into eggs and then into breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to insure coverage.
- Place cutlets on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minute.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter add 1tbsp oil to each of two nonstick frypans over medium heat.
- Add 2 cutlets to each pan and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 4 minutes.
- Turn cutlets over, add 1 tbsp butter with 1/2 tbsp oil around cutlets in each pan. Cook another 4 min or until done and golden brown.
- Transfer cutlets to plate lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil and butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 249.3, Sodium 1136.6, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 47.9
BAKED SWISS CHICKEN
Canned soup, white wine, Swiss cheese and crushed croutons dress up the chicken breasts in this elegant entree. Ideal for unexpected guests, it requires only a few ingredients. The creamy sauce is excellent with garlic mashed potatoes or rice. -Beverly Roberge, Bristol, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine soup and wine; pour over chicken. Top with cheese and sprinkle with croutons. , Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken cutlets are evenly cooked, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness.
- For a crispy coating, double-coat the chicken cutlets in the flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or even a heavy skillet to pound the chicken cutlets.
- To prevent the breading from falling off the chicken cutlets, make sure the egg wash is evenly distributed.
- For a healthier version of this recipe, you can bake the chicken cutlets instead of frying them.
- To make the sauce, you can use either heavy cream or milk. If you use milk, the sauce will be thinner.
- You can add a variety of spices and herbs to the sauce to taste. Some popular options include garlic, onion, thyme, and rosemary.
- Serve the Swiss chicken cutlets with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Swiss chicken cutlets are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The crispy breading and creamy sauce make this dish a hit with the whole family. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your Swiss chicken cutlets turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Swiss chicken cutlets a try.
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