Cotolette di pollo all’italiana

Ingredienti

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 to 6-ounces each)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided (such as avocado oil or other high heat oil), or olive oil (see recipe note))
• finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (for garnish)
• 1 lemon (cut into wedges for serving, optional)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200˚F.

2. 2

   Place an oven-safe rack inside a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Set out three shallow bowls. Place flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in the third.

4. 4

   Place one chicken breast on a work surface inside a plastic zip-top bag or between two pieces of plastic. Pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Season each chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Working with one chicken breast at a time, dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat both sides in breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere. Transfer to a clean plate or platter as you go.

6. 6

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot; carefully place 2 of the chicken breasts in the oil mixture and cook until chicken is cooked through and crust is golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to baking sheet and place in preheated oven. Add remaining butter and vegetable oil to skillet and cook 2 remaining chicken breasts 3 to 5 minutes per side, until crisp, golden brown and cooked through.

7. 7

   Place 1 chicken breast each on 4 dinner plates. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and garnish with parsley; serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.