PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH WATERCRESS SALAD AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Serve up this satisfying meal of Panko-Crusted Chicken with Watercress Salad and Buttermilk Dressing for under $20 with a bit of creativity (make your own buttermilk!) and smart shopping strategies (buy chicken in bulk). This recipe comes from TV chef Thomas Joseph.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Vegetable oil
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup whole milk
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 small shallot, finely minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Make the dressing and salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and lemon juice; let stand until milk thickens, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest, mayonnaise, shallots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place watercress, parsley leaves, and radishes in a large bowl. Toss to combine; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the chicken: Halve each breast horizontally. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound until 1/4-inch thick. Remove from plastic wrap and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
  • Fill a large high-sided skillet with enough vegetable oil so that it comes 1/2-inch up sides of skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Place flour and eggs each in separate shallow dishes. Place panko in a third shallow dish; add lemon zest and thyme and stir to combine. Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge each piece first in flour, then in egg, and finally in panko mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated; shake off any excess.
  • Transfer chicken to hot oil and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack; squeeze lemon over chicken and season with salt.
  • Divide chicken among four plates. Top with salad and serve with dressing.

Cabdiraxmaan Yuusuf
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


Izhar korai
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the salad is a great way to sneak in some healthy greens.


Tamika Hansen
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the salad was refreshing and light.


Maria Eliza Domantay
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish.


Obosha Uloma
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the salad is refreshing and light.


Yadav Dahal
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


James Eddington
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the salad is a great way to get your veggies in.


Nayeli Silva
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the salad was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Eh Hi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the refreshing watercress salad.


usama farooq7916
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the watercress salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish.


Md Fuhad Islam
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The panko crust on the chicken was perfectly crispy, and the watercress salad was light and refreshing. The buttermilk dressing added a nice tang.


sara fina
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the watercress salad was a refreshing complement. The buttermilk dressing was the perfect finishing touch.