CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH BASIL-PARSLEY SAUCE

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From Rachael Ray's 30 minute meals. I saw this on t.v. one night and made it the next night. It was easy and delicious.

Provided by Valerie in Florida

Categories     Poultry

Time 33m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs chicken cutlets
salt and pepper
3 -4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmigiano (I used romano)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 clove garlic
1 (3 ounce) jar pine nuts
1 lemon, zested
2 eggs, beaten
olive oil, for shallow frying (I used canola oil)
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed)
1 roma tomatoes or 1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Season cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides and turn lightly in flour.
  • Combine next 7 ingredients in food processor and pulse process the crumbs to chop up the spices, garlic and nuts and evenly distribute the flavors throughout the crumb and cheese nixture.
  • Transfer this mixture to a plate.
  • Beat eggs in separate shallow dish.
  • Heat a thin layer of oil in large skillet, just enough to coat the bottom of the pan, over medium to medium high heat.
  • Coat the cutlets in eggs then breading and then add to the hot oil.
  • Cook cutlets in a single layer, in two batches if necessary about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Return food processor bowl to base and add basil, parsley and lemon juice.
  • Add a little salt and pepper.
  • Turn processor on and stream in oil until a loose paste forms.
  • Serve chicken cutlets witha generous amount of basil and parsley sauce poured over the cutlets.
  • Garnish the chicken with finely chopped Roma tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 237.7, Sodium 718.3, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 64.7

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