DEVILED CHICKEN FRANCESE

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This savory dish gets its devilish flavor from a mixture of spicy Calabrian chili paste, tangy Dijon mustard and sharp Pecorino Romano cheese. Charred bread and arugula on the side make sure you won't waste any sauce.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast (no tenders)
Salt and pepper
AP flour, about 1 cup
3 large eggs
1 scant tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil (light in color olive oil or safflower oil)
2 lemons
3 tablespoons butter
2 large cloves garlic, 1 crushed or chopped, 1 halved
About 3/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste, harissa or sriracha
About 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
A handful flat-leaf parsley, for serving
1 loaf ciabatta bread, 12 to 14 inches long, halved
EVOO, for drizzling
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
1 large bundle arugula, cleaned, or boxed leaves

Steps:

  • Gather your ingredients and a gel board to prepare chicken.
  • Halve the chicken breasts horizontally and butterfly them. Use a mallet to thin meat or even it out if needed -- it depends on the size of the chicken breasts. Season meat with salt and pepper.
  • Set a station up: Flour in shallow dish; eggs beaten with mustard, milk, salt, pepper and cheese; large frying pan with oil (4 to 5 turns of the pan); a baking sheet with wire rack inserted and lined with parchment paper to remove the chicken to.
  • Preheat the oil in skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Coat chicken 2 at a time in flour, shake of excess, then in egg and allow excess to drip off. Cook chicken 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Repeat, removing cooked chicken to wire rack. Once chicken is cooked, slice and lightly brown 1 lemon; add to pan with chicken. Wipe excess oil from pan, return to heat and add butter. When it foams add 1 clove crushed garlic, juice of 1 lemon, wine and chili paste and reduce about 3 minutes. Add stock and reduce 5 minutes more. Pick and chop the parsley.
  • Char the bread over gas burner or under broiler. Rub charred bread with halved garlic, drizzle with EVOO, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cut bread into chunks.
  • Add the chicken back to sauce and heat the meat through, 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Add the sliced lemons and coat with sauce. Add parsley and transfer to plates. Serve cutlets with a small handful of arugula leaves alongside and some charred bread for mopping.

Juma Makella
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This recipe is terrible. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Bashaw Akalneh
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was too lemony. I wouldn't make this again.


Whisker
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I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I will not be making this again.


Jay louis
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This is my favorite chicken francese recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Shwaz Ali
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy. I like to serve it with pasta and a side of vegetables.


Bry The Brownie
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This is the best chicken francese recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


NeonzZ
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chicken francese, but I'm so glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabriel Estrada
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Natalin Granados
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken francese, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gloria Karago
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy. My husband and I both loved it.


Thisaru Lakshitha
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken francese. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


M sheraz Kalyar
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Danielle Ridley
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This deviled chicken francese was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.