Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Butter-Chive Pasta
Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen
You'll be amazed how crisp these schnitzel-inspired cutlets get with only 6 minutes of cooking.
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Combine pasta, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, chives, butter, and 3/8 teaspoon salt.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, place each chicken thigh between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Combine flour and paprika in a shallow dish. Place eggs in a shallow dish. Place panko in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg; dredge in panko, shaking off excess.
Step 3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Turn chicken over; cook 3 minutes or until done.
Step 4
While chicken cooks, combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add arugula, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and radish; toss. Serve chicken with salad, pasta, and lemon wedges.
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eh....just OK
I tried this tonight with my family. We made a different salad, but everything else we made the same. The kids liked the chicken, but my husband and I thought it was bland and greasy. The pasta just tasted funky with the addition of the oil. IF I make the pasta again, I will stick with straight butter. Honestly will probably not make this again and will stick with breasts in the future rather than thighs.
A quick Spring meal
I used chicken breast cutlets and it saved the trouble of pounding. Used olive oil instead of Canola. But otherwise followed the recipe. It was good, I liked the pasta side (with a little bit of Parmesan!), and while the chicken might have been a little on the bland side it was a well-rounded, simple meal.
Loved the pasta!
This was a good dish. My husband loved it, but I had two minor complaints (1) the recipe took me 45 mins., not 25 mins. (as indicated in the magazine) and (2) as another review pointed out, it was a bit greasy for my liking. With that said, I will make this dish again. The pasta was awesome and paired well with the chicken.
Easy Meal!
This took me 45 minutes too. I loved the chicken (although you MUST put lemon juice on it) and the pasta, my only complaint is with the salad. I'm making this dinner for the second time tonight with a different salad this time.
Light and easy!
Loved, although I made my own salad. The chicken was great, and loved the pasta paired with it. A nice light meal for spring.
Delicious and easy
Well, not really a 5, but definitely a 4. I didn't bother with the flattening, so it really did only take 20 minutes. Will make this again.
Crispy chicken
This recipe also took me longer than the 25 minutes stated. Probably similar to others - 45 minutes. I liked the flavor of the pasta and chicken, but thought there was too much salt on the pasta. I also made a different salad. I like the suggestion of putting fresh lemon juice on the chicken. That might brighten it up.
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