Sunday, March 5, 2017

Chicken Cutlets with Quick Pan Sauce


1 c. flour
1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 T. olive oil
3 T. butter, divided 1 T. and 2T.
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. fresh parsley plus more for garnish
1 fresh lemon
  1. Heat the oven to 200 degrees.  Put the flour in a plate or pie pan.
  2. Blot chicken with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Put the 2 T. olive oil and 2 T. butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.  Dredge the chicken in flour, shake off excess and add to the pan.  Brown on both sides.
  4. Transfer browned chicken to a plate and keep warm in the oven.
  5. Add the wine to the skillet and scrape up the browned bits in the pan.  Cook for a minute or two. 
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and cook until liquid has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add 1 T. butter to the pan.  Swirl until then butter melts then turn off heat.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and add any accumulated juices and the parsley to the pan.  Stir and adjust the seasonings.
  9. Plate and spoon sauce over the chicken.  Garnish with parsley.
  10. Squeeze lemon slices over chicken.