CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH SPICY ARUGULA

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 chicken cutlets, 4 to 5 ounces each
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus Parmesan shavings, for serving
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Canola oil, for frying
Spicy Arugula, recipe follows
Lemon wedges, for serving
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
Heaping 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces arugula

Steps:

  • Put a chicken cutlet between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and, using a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet, pound it out about 1/4 inch thick. Season all over with some salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining 3 cutlets.
  • Whisk the eggs in a large shallow bowl. Spread the panko in another large shallow bowl and stir in the grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning and basil. Have a large tray ready nearby. Dip a cutlet in the egg to coat all over, letting the excess drip off, and then press both sides into the panko, coating well. Set aside on the tray and repeat with the remaining 3 cutlets. Refrigerate the cutlets for 20 minutes.
  • Set a large skillet over medium-high heat, add some canola oil and heat until hot (you can check by dropping in a little bit of the panko mixture; it should sizzle). Add 2 chicken cutlets and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Transfer each cutlet to a dinner plate.
  • Carefully pour out and discard any remaining oil and crumbs in the skillet. Heat some more canola oil and cook the 2 remaining chicken cutlets. Top each cutlet with some Spicy Arugula and Parmesan shavings. Put a lemon wedge on each plate and serve.
  • Put the lemon juice, shallots, Dijon mustard and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Put the arugula in another bowl. Drizzle some of the dressing around the sides of the bowl. Toss to lightly coat the arugula; taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Bontle Janzakah
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was cooked well and the arugula pesto was tasty. I would definitely make it again.


Bruh Meme
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This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Rahamat Ullah
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I thought the pesto in this recipe was delicious. It was the perfect way to add some extra flavor to the chicken.


Bobby Spilman
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was so tender and the arugula pesto was the perfect flavor to complement it.


pall mall
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This recipe is definitely a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the arugula pesto was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


MeanieBean
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't come out as juicy as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked it.


Muslim Abbas
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I thought this dish was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the arugula pesto was a bit bland.


Noman tonnoy
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I don't like spicy food very much. Other than that, it was a great recipe.


SYED ALAUDDIN
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I wasn't sure how the arugula pesto would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really delicious and added a nice touch to the chicken.


colocha zuniga
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Zanele Valencia
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the arugula pesto was a great way to add some extra flavor.


Shopon Sk
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The chicken was so tender and the arugula pesto was so flavorful.


Zubair Magsi
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Sandy Sierra
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the arugula pesto was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.