Chicken Salmoriglio
Chicken Salmoriglio is a delightful Italian dish featuring crispy, breaded chicken cutlets topped with a vibrant salmoriglio sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a special gathering with friends. The combination of textures and flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Butterfly chicken breasts for even cooking, then marinate in a mixture of lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for one hour.
- Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with Parmesan.
- Dredge marinated chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko before frying in a skillet until golden brown.
- Finish cooking in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.
- Serve topped with the prepared salmoriglio sauce made from lemon juice and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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