Chicken Schnitzel With Arugula And Tomato Salad Cooking For 2 Food

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD (COOKING FOR 2)

Steps:

• Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
• In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Beat eggs in shallow bowl with whisk to blend. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, to at least 165°F. Transfer chicken to serving plates.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir remaining oil and the lemon juice. In medium bowl, toss arugula and tomatoes with oil mixture.
• Serve salad with chicken and lemon wedges on the side.

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH ROMAINE CURRANT SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place the flour on a plate. Beat the eggs and Dijon mustard to blend in a shallow baking dish. Mix the panko with the herbs, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Place 1 cup panko mixture in another shallow baking dish, adding remaining cup panko, or more, to dish as needed throughout process.
• Working with 1 chicken breast at a time, dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to coat evenly, then carefully coat with the panko, pressing gently to adhere to the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
• Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 chicken breast to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a wire rack-lined sheet tray and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining butter and chicken breasts, keeping the chicken warm in the oven while you make the remaining batches, if desired.
• For the salad: Meanwhile, add the currants to a small saucepan and cover with the vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let sit until cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
• Chop the romaine into small pieces and toss with the currants and Parmesan. Dress with the olive oil and pickling liquid to taste.
• For the sauce: Add the butter to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter browns, then add the anchovies, capers, olives and shallots and toast until slightly crispy, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and emulsify.
• Place the chicken on a serving plate or platter and drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Serve the salad alongside.

STUFFED CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, sage and milk and season with salt.
• Butterfly each chicken breast, cutting horizontally into the thickest part of the breast almost all the way through to the other side (keeping the breast attached on one side). Open each breast like a book and pound to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick using the flat side of a meat mallet. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture in the center of each chicken breasts, then fold the chicken over to enclose the filling. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices prosciutto, overlapping them slightly. Wrap each chicken breast in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Unwrap the chicken breasts and place on a rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking dish. Drizzle with EVOO, then bake until the chicken is cooked through and the prosciutto is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
• While the chicken bakes, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the panko and thyme and cook, stirring, until the panko is golden. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Divide the chicken among plates. Arrange the arugula alongside the chicken and top the arugula with the tomatoes and garlic breadcrumbs.
• Cook's Note: The stuffed chicken breasts can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before cooking.

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH WARM POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Potato Salad:.
• Prepare the marinade; in a bowl, combine all the ingredients.
• Whisk until well blended; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, garlic, thyme and salt.
• Cover with enough water and bring to a boil.
• Lower to a simmer and cook about 8 minutes, or until just done. (Do not overcook).
• Strain and allow to cool at room temperature.
• Slice into 1/4-inch-thick round slices.
• Add to the reserved marinade for at least 20 minutes before serving.
• Preheat oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy, deep saucepan.
• To prepare schnitzel:
• Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
• Dredge in flour; dip in egg wash.
• Coat with panko or breadcrumbs.
• Deep fry about 3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Place one cutlet on each of four dinner plates.
• Garnish with lemon sections.
• In a sauté pan over high heat, warm the marinated potatoes for about 30 seconds.
• Divide onto the four prepared plates.

COOKING FOR TWO: CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
• 2. In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Beat eggs in shallow bowl with whisk to blend. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely.
• 3. In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Beat eggs in shallow bowl with whisk to blend. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely.
• 4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir remaining oil and the lemon juice. In medium bowl, toss arugula and tomatoes with oil mixture. 5
• 5. Serve salad with chicken and lemon wedges on the side.

BALSAMIC ROAST CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk oil, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/4 cup dressing to large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Let marinate 10 minutes. Place chicken, skin side up and still coated with marinade, onto rimmed baking sheet. Roast until brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine arugula, tomatoes, and cheese in large bowl. Mix in all but 2 tablespoons of remaining dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken off bone. Slice chicken crosswise on slight diagonal. Overlap chicken slices atop each salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and serve.