Chicken Schnitzel With Sauteed Apples And Escarole Food

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH ESCAROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add skin-side down to the skillet. Cook until the skin browns, about 10 minutes. Flip the chicken, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim the escarole, tear into pieces and rinse well. Thinly slice the garlic.
• Remove the chicken to a plate. Discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from the skillet; return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add half of the escarole and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the remaining escarole and cook, tossing, until wilted, 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Add the thyme and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the capers, butter and lemon juice. Cook, swirling the pan, until the butter is melted. Discard the thyme sprigs.
• Divide the chicken thighs and escarole mixture among plates. Sprinkle with parsley.

EASY CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken breasts with 1/4 teaspoon salt, or as needed, on both sides. Place onto a rack, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator, and cut in half lengthwise on a slight diagonal to make 4 equal-size pieces. Place the chicken pieces between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to make 4 cutlets about 1/4 inch thick.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Mix together flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and sugar in a shallow bowl. Place each cutlet into the flour mixture to coat; shake off excess flour. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat until foam disappears, and gently lay the coated cutlets into the butter. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken, and set aside on an oven-proof plate in the preheated oven to stay warm.
• Pour the sherry into the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping and dissolving all the brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the sherry is reduced to half its volume, about 5 minutes, and stir in the chicken broth; add the apple slices to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and the sherry mixture is reduced by half. Stir in the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the Marsala wine until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is thick.
• Return the chicken cutlets to the sauce, together with any juice from the plate, and turn to cover cutlets with sauce. Simmer about 2 minutes per side, and serve 2 cutlets per serving, topped with apple slices and sauce.

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH FRISéE-APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place large piece of plastic wrap on work surface. Unfold 1 chicken thigh near 1 end of plastic. Fold other end of plastic over chicken to cover completely. Using mallet, pound chicken to 1/4- to 1/3-inch thickness. Set cutlet aside in plastic sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs and 5 more sheets of plastic wrap. DO AHEAD: Cutlets can be made up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate wrapped in plastic.
• Place large scoop of flour in shallow dish (such as pie dish). Beat eggs and parsley in another shallow dish to blend. Place 2 cups breadcrumbs in third shallow dish. Unwrap 1 chicken cutlet and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Coat cutlet completely with flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs. Transfer cutlet to rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken cutlets, adding more flour and breadcrumbs as needed.
• Divide half of butter and half of oil between 2 large skillets; melt butter with oil over medium-high heat. Add 3 cutlets to each skillet. Cook until coating is golden brown and crisp on bottom, about 3 minutes. Using spatula, transfer chicken to sheet of foil. Divide remaining butter and remaining oil between skillets; swirl to melt butter. Return chicken, browned side up, to skillets. Sauté until bottoms are browned and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to plates. Serve with Frisée-Apple Salad .
• What to Drink:
• A medium-bodied Côtes du Rhône would be a good choice with the schnitzel. Try the Perrin & Fils 2007 "Réserve" Côtes du Rhône, a wine with blackberry, licorice, and herbal notes. At just $8 a bottle, it also happens to be an incredible bargain.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH SHALLOTS AND HOT CHILI OIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and saute, about 1 minute. Add escarole, vinegar and sugar, cover and steam 1 minute, until escarole wilts. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

ESCAROLE-APPLE SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender until smooth. Slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil with the motor running; blend until creamy. Combine 1 torn head escarole, 1 thinly sliced fennel bulb, 2 thinly sliced apples and/or pears, 1 cup fresh parsley, ½ cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup minced chives in a large bowl. Add the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE "AGRODOLCE"

Steps:

• Pour the vinegar over the currants in a small bowl and let sit until the currants are plump, at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Combine the oil, red pepper flakes and garlic in a cold, large high-sided skillet. Set the skillet over medium heat and allow the oil to warm, spreading the garlic over the pan, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the escarole in batches. Add 1/4 cup water and the currant-vinegar mixture. Toss to coat and season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the toasted pine nuts.

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs together in a separate bowl. Mix crushed oat cereal, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in large resealable plastic bag.
• Dredge each chicken breast in flour and dip into eggs, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Transfer coated chicken to cereal mixture; seal bag and shake until evenly coated. Place coated chicken on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and squeeze lemon over each.

CHICKEN BREAST ALA ESCAROLE

Steps:

• Mix together crumbs, garlic and Parmesan cheese and set aside.
• Pound chicken breast lightly to even out thickness (not too thin).
• Dip chicken in egg, then in flour.
• Saute in 2 T oil in large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
• Add half of escarole to skillet, sprinkle with half of bread crumb mixture.
• Add remaining escarole and bread crumbs.
• Pour in broth, then drizzle with remaining olive oil.
• Simmer, covered on low about 15 minutes, until escarole is wilted and chicken is done.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add chicken, apples, and ginger; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onions and continue to saute until chicken is almost cooked through and apples start to soften, 5 to 6 minutes more.
• Stir in mushrooms, honey, salt, and pepper; continue to saute until chicken pieces are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. Serve.