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Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher

Savory Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher Your New Favorite Dinner

Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher is a delightful dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a culinary masterpiece.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to ¼" thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse white pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Alexander breadcrumb mix With minced garlic and herbs
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 0.5 cup Dry white wine Or vermouth
  • 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter Added cold piece by piece
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Or juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon White pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Meat mallet
  • Bowls
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by halving the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to create thinner pieces. Pound each piece to ¼-inch thickness and season with kosher salt and coarse white pepper.
  2. Create a dredging station with three bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the breadcrumb mix.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Set aside.
  4. Heat a mix of butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes. Then, add wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, simmer for 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in cold butter for a silky emulsion.
  7. Serve the fried chicken topped with garlic butter sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.

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