Chicken Cutlets With Spicy Garlic Kale Recipes

THE BEST CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise making 8 roughly equal pieces. (They should look like large chicken tenders.) Place one sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Set up a standard breading station: mix the flour, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, if using, in a shallow dish.
• Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a second shallow dish.
• Mix the panko, Pecorino-Romano, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, the remaining 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, in a third shallow dish.
• Dredge one piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Transfer the chicken back to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
• Line a clean baking sheet with a clean wire rack. Heat 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the clean wire rack, season with salt and hold in the oven at 200 degrees F to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and chicken, making 4 batches in total.
• Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH SPICY WHITE BEANS & KALE

Steps:

• Pound chicken breast halves, one at a time, between 2 sheet of plastic wrap, until each piece of chicken is 1/8-inch thick.
• Stir together the 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow container.
• Heat a large saute' pan over high heat.
• Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking and removing any excess.
• Saute' chicken in 2 tablespoons oil in the hot pan until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
• transfer chicken to a warm plate, cover with foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
• In the same pan used to cook the chicken, saute' onion in the remaining 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat until translucent, 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in the 2 teaspoons flour and rosemary; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Deglaze the pan with broth, bringing liquid to a boil and cooking until mixture is slightly thickened.
• Stir in beans, kale and chili garlic sauce; cook until kale is wilted, 1-2 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat; stir in parsley.
• Season cannellini and kale with salt and pepper; serve with chicken cutlet.

SPICY SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES AND KALE

Steps:

• In a large shallow mixing bowl, combine the harissa and yogurt. Pat the chicken dry, then season all over with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the yogurt mixture, gently rubbing until fully coated, and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Heat the oven to 450 degrees and place a rack in the lower third and one 6 inches from the broiler. On a sheet pan, toss the sweet potato, kale and onion with 3 tablespoons oil. Season with cumin, salt and pepper, massaging the kale as you do so. Clear four spaces for the chicken pieces, then place them skin-side up on the pan. (It may look messy and crowded, but the kale will shrink down as it cooks.)
• Roast on the lower rack, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway and rotating the tray, until the chicken skin is crispy and the juices run clear, the squash is tender and the kale is crispy. If the vegetables are done, but the chicken skin is not as crispy as you'd like, remove the vegetables from the sheet pan and place just the chicken under the broiler for another 1 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small serving bowl, combine the parsley, lime zest and half the lime juice with the remaining 1/4 cup oil and the red-pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and additional lime juice. Serve the chicken and vegetables with the herb oil to drizzle over top.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED KALE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer and roast 5 minutes. Toss the kale in a large bowl with the garlic, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add to the baking sheet with the potatoes and toss. Roast until the kale is crisp and the potatoes are tender, stirring once, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium and brush with olive oil. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets. Coat evenly with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until well marked and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Toss the kale, potatoes, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, the salad greens, tomatoes, Parmesan, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Divide the chicken among plates and top with any collected juices. Serve with the kale salad.

CRISPY GARLIC CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 200º. Combine 3 Tblsp of the oil, minced garlic, and cutlets in a zip lock bag and refrigerate while preparing the remaining ingredients. Pulse the bread in a food processor until coarsely ground. Bake the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet until dry, about 20 minutes.
• Spread the flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and cornstarch in a third shallow dish. Remove the cutlets from the bag and season with salt & pepper. One at a time, coat the cutlets lightly with flour, dip in the egg whites, and dredge in the crumbs, pressing to adhere. Place the cutlets on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and.
• let dry 5 minutes.
• Heat 1/2 cup of the oil and 3 of the smashed garlic cloves in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the garlic is lightly browned,
• about 4 minutes. Discard the garlic and fry 3 of the cutlets until crisp and deep golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-.
• lined plate and place in the warm oven. Discard the oil, wipe out the skillet and repeat with remaining oil, garlic and cutlets. Serve.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken on each side in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute tomatoes and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Combine the tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste and rosemary; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. , Return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and carrots are crisp-tender. Serve with pasta.

SPICY GARLIC CHICKEN BREAST CUTLETS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the buttermilk with hot pepper sauce and chopped garlic; add in the pounded chicken breasts and turn to coat with the buttermilk mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for 6-24 hours, turning the chicken a few times during chilling.
• In a shallow dish combine all the coating ingredients.
• Remove the breasts from the buttermilk allowing any excess to drip off do not wash off the buttermilk or remove and small garlic pieces that are stuck to the chicken.
• Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture pressing down firmly with hands to adhear the breadcrumb mixture to the chicken (I suggest to bread all the the breasts then place on a flat sheet before frying).
• Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat (using enough oil to to about 1/2 inch or more up the skillet.
• Cook the chicken breasts about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.