Empanada Dough from Scratch Recipe
Crispy golden pan-fried chicken cutlets topped with a bright, herby lemon-garlic salmoriglio sauce—this Italian dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for light dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For Chicken Cutlets:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- ½ cup olive oil (for frying)
For Salmoriglio Sauce:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Dredge in coating: Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, fry chicken until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Make Salmoriglio Sauce: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Spoon salmoriglio sauce over hot chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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