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Chicken Salmoriglio

Crispy Chicken Salmoriglio: Your New Favorite Italian Dish

Crispy Chicken Salmoriglio is a delightful Italian dish featuring golden cutlets and a zesty lemon herb sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour substitute gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 whole Eggs with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or use regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese use nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 6 tablespoons Butter for frying and melting
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or use vegetable oil
  • 2 whole Lemon Zest fresh zest preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dry or fresh
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Salmoriglio Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 whole Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for best flavor

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • whisk
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Butterfly chicken breasts for even cooking by slicing each breast horizontally and cutting into manageable portions.
  2. Mix lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade. Reserve half and let the chicken soak in the other half for at least 1 hour.
  3. Combine the reserved marinade with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley in a separate bowl to make the Salmoriglio sauce.
  4. Dredge each marinated chicken piece in flour, dip in whisked eggs, then coat thoroughly with a mix of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan.
  5. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and fry chicken cutlets in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Transfer the fried chicken to a baking tray, brush with melted butter, and bake at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve chicken topped with the Salmoriglio sauce and fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the chicken marinate overnight for maximum flavor.

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