In these copycat chicken costoletta breaded, crispy chicken cutlets are paired with a creamy black pepper-lemon-mustard sauce. Serve with charred vegetables and lemon wedge.
Ingredients
- 2 bonelesss chicken breasts , 8-12 ounce
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 teaspoons ground black pepper , divided
- 0.33 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 cups panko bread crumbs
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 cups olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter , divided
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 0.5 cups whipping cream
- 0.75 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ijon mustard
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Cut chicken breasts evenly in half horizontally. Place a chicken piece between sheets of plastic wrap. Place on a cutting board. Pound to 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
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3
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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4
Place 1/3 cup flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish whisk together egg and water. Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest in another shallow dish.
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Dredge a chicken piece in flour to coat, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture to coat. Dredge in panko mixture to coat, patting to adhere. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
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6
Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain chicken on paper towels. Drain skillet and wipe out any crumbs with a paper towel.
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For sauce, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
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Serve sauce over chicken and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
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