CHICKEN BREAST MILANESE WITH GREEN OLIVE-CELERY RELISH
A breaded chicken breast, gently fried in olive oil, can be sublime accompanied by a bright citrusy relish of green olives and celery. I like to marinate the chicken in buttermilk for an hour or longer, which adds sweetness and helps keep the meat moist. But if you are pressed for time, it's fine to skip this step.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy plastic and pound them to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Trim any ragged edges. Season each breast on both sides with salt and pepper. If desired, place breasts in a bowl and cover with buttermilk and refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to 6 hours).
- Prepare the breading: Arrange 3 shallow bowls. Add flour to one bowl, then season it with salt and pepper and a little cayenne. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Fill the third bowl with bread crumbs.
- Drain the chicken. Dip each breast lightly into the seasoned flour, then into beaten egg and finally into the crumbs. Put breaded chicken on a baking sheet and sprinkle with more crumbs on both sides. Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to fry.
- Make the olive-celery relish: In a mixing bowl, combine olives, celery, garlic, orange zest, lemon zest, red pepper, oregano, lemon juice, parsley, mint and basil. Season with salt and pepper and stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Put a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 365 degrees. Test the temperature by throwing a bread crumb into the oil - it should brown gently. Add breaded chicken breasts in one layer without crowding. Do not disturb them until they become golden and crisp on one side, about 3 minutes. Carefully turn with tongs and cook on the other side for 3 minutes more. Remove and drain breasts on absorbent paper. Give them a light sprinkling of salt.
- To serve, put 1 breast on each of 4 dinner plates. Top with 2 tablespoons green olive-celery relish and garnish with watercress and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 689, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1001 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Nalubega Rahmah
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one looks like a winner.
Rachel Willoughby
[email protected]This recipe is definitely going on my to-cook list.
Sujan Xetri
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so good.
Arfan Farazi
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish.
michelle barros
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Yetunde Adeshina
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and crispy, and the relish is tangy and refreshing.
Lynlee Jaynes
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Spiker Abram
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.
laiba murtaz
[email protected]I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions on how to make the relish.
No Chance
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.
Ahmad Albondogji
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the relish was delicious.
M Umair Aslam
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I think I would try using less oil next time.
MallahAbdullah Mallah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the relish is the perfect finishing touch.
Iqrar Mehdi
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken Milanese and it turned out fantastic! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the result was a delicious and impressive meal.
Akande Ayinla
[email protected]The chicken Milanese came out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the relish added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sohail ali Kh
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the crispy chicken and the tangy relish. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.
macdonald munga
[email protected]This chicken Milanese was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the green olive-celery relish was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.