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Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher

Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher with Zesty Lemon Butter

A delightful dish, Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher combines crispy chicken with prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano, perfect for dinner gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cutlets
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs unseasoned
  • to taste teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil for frying
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup salted butter cut into small pieces
  • 3 medium garlic cloves smashed and peeled
  • 4 slices prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • plate
  • Knife
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four cutlets, each around ½ inch thick.
  2. Beat the egg in a bowl and combine breadcrumbs with ground black pepper on a separate plate.
  3. Dip each cutlet into the egg and then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Refrigerate the coated cutlets for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  6. Fry cutlets for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Add butter pieces and smashed garlic to the skillet while frying, stirring to mix flavors.
  8. Pour about ½ cup of water around the cutlets, top with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese, cover, and cook until cheese melts.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and serve cutlets drizzled with the buttery sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and let the egg drip off before coating with breadcrumbs for a crispier finish.

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