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Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher

Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher - A Gourmet Affair at Home

Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher is a gourmet dish that elevates simple ingredients into a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to ¼-inch thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon White pepper Substitute with black pepper if preferred
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs Swap for gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 medium Shallots, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine (or vermouth) Substitute with extra vinegar or chicken broth if desired
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed) Necessary for emulsifying the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest or juice Fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Meat Mallet
  • Shallow bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Halve the chicken breasts and pound to ¼-inch thickness. Season with kosher salt and white pepper.
  2. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter, add shallots and garlic, then pour in white wine and reduce.
  6. Whisk in cold butter, then add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parsley. Season to taste.
  7. Serve chicken with garlic butter sauce on top and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the crispiest texture, make sure each chicken piece is evenly coated with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.

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