Crispy Chicken with Parmesan and Basil Coating

by

Cormac Walsh

Posted May 18, 2022 (Last updated May 18, 2022)

Serves

2

Total Time

24mins

Calories

389

Basil pairs perfectly with chicken, and its fragrant freshness balances the saltiness of the parmesan beautifully. Use good kitchen tongs to transfer the chicken from the eggs to the breadcrumbs to avoid coveri...

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    Ingredients

  • Parmesan cheese icon
    Parmesan cheese25 ggrated
  • Fresh basil leaves icon
    Fresh basil leaves2 tablespoonschopped
  • Egg icon
    Egg1beaten
  • Chicken cutlet icon
    Chicken cutlet2
  • Salt & pepper icon
    Salt & pepper1 pinch
  • All purpose flour icon
    All purpose flour4 tablespoons
  • Breadcrumbs icon
    Breadcrumbs25 g
  • Olive oil icon
    Olive oil1 tablespoon
  • Arugula icon
    Arugula12 g
  • Lemon icon
    Lemon2 wedges
    Method

  • 1. Add chicken cutlet to a clean plate, season with salt & pepper
  • 2. Dust with all purpose flour each side, shake then set aside
  • 3. Add breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves to a clean small bowl
  • 4. Add egg to another small bowl
  • 5. Dip chicken into the beaten egg, then into breadcrumbs to form an even coating
  • 6. In a a clean frying pan heat olive oil over medium heat
  • 7. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side until crispy, golden and cooked through
  • 8. Transfer fried chicken to 2 serving plates
  • 9. Add arugula and lemon
  • 10. Serve immediately

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