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Crispy Chicken Costoletta Recipe

Crispy Chicken Costoletta Recipe

Crispy Chicken Costoletta Recipe is a simple, delicious, and easy chicken dish that only requires either olive oil or butter.The Costoletta is made with chicken thighs and is served with homemade garlic parmesan sauce.This is a simple recipe for a home-cooked crispy chicken dish, with a tasty crispy coating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

THE CHICKEN

  • 4 chicken breasts (cut horizontally, and pounded to about 1/4 inch thick or 4 chicken cutlets)
  • 2 eggs, whisked with
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 lemons, zest of
  • 1 1⁄2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

LEMON SAUCE

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1⁄8 cup chicken stock
  • kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions
 

For the chicken:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  • Take two lemons and zest them. For about five minutes, bake zest until it is dry.
  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper on one paper plate. Combine eggs and water on another paper plate, whisking until combined. Combine dry lemon zest, bread crumbs, and cheese on another paper plate.
  • Pounded chicken should be coated well with flour, then with egg mixture and breadcrumbs.
  • In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  • Place chicken in a pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until no longer pink in the middle. Working in batches, add more oil and butter as needed.
  • In a 250°F oven, keep the chicken warm.

For the lemon sauce:

  • In a large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  • Boil the whipping cream until it has been reduced by one-third.
  • Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chicken stock, salt, and pepper to taste. Allow simmering for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted.
  • Chicken is served with lemon sauce and mashed garlic potatoes.
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