Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Almond Rosemary Butter Sauce

Ingredients

- 4 chicken cutlets, breaded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flaked almonds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 sprig rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cutlets: Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, ensuring a light, even layer.
2. Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine fine breadcrumbs, flaked almonds, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Bread the Chicken: Dip the floured chicken cutlets into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well. Ensure both sides are thoroughly covered.
4. Preheat Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt completely.
5. Pan Fry the Cutlets: Add the breaded chicken cutlets to the skillet. Cook each side for about 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
6. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the liquid to reduce by half.
8. Add Broth and Herbs: Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped rosemary. Cook for about 5 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
9. Finish and Serve: Stir in chopped green onions. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning sauce over them to coat. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
10. Plating: Serve the chicken cutlets drizzled with almond rosemary butter sauce, garnishing with any remaining flaked almonds for extra crunch.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Crispy chicken cutlets
- Pan-fried chicken
- Almond chicken recipe
- Rosemary sauce
- Dinner recipe
- Lemon chicken
- Gourmet chicken dish
- Easy chicken cutlets
- Weeknight dinner
- Homemade chicken recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,480

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