Crispy Chicken Costoletta: Perfect Italian Comfort Food
Crispy Chicken Costoletta: Italian Comfort Food Delight 🍋🍗
Ingredients
Chicken: 4 chicken breasts, pounded
Breading: 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp Parmesan, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp flour, zest of 2 lemons
Lemon Cream Sauce: 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/8 cup chicken stock, 1 tbsp butter
Sides: Red skin potatoes, asparagus
Instructions
Prep Chicken: Season chicken, coat with flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumb mixture. Double bread for extra crispiness.
Pan-Fry/Air Fry: Pan-fry in oil and butter for 4-5 mins per side or air fry at 400°F for 4-5 mins per side.
Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream, mustard, lemon juice, chicken stock, and butter. Simmer until thick.
Sides: Boil and mash red skin potatoes. Roast asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 425°F for 12-15 mins.
Serve: Plate chicken with sauce, mashed potatoes, and asparagus.
Notes
- Variations: Substitute asparagus with green beans.
- Meal Prep: Bread chicken ahead; store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 938kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 42gFat: 63g
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