Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing chicken cutlets, a culinary masterpiece that blends the savory richness of chicken with the vibrant freshness of asparagus, the piquant tang of capers, and the aromatic essence of shallots. This delectable dish, presented with three enticing variations, promises a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing.
In the classic version, chicken cutlets are pan-fried to golden perfection, then smothered in a luscious cream sauce infused with the delicate flavors of asparagus, capers, and shallots. The result is a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
For those seeking a lighter option, the baked variation offers a healthier alternative without compromising on taste. Chicken cutlets are seasoned and baked to juicy tenderness, accompanied by roasted asparagus, capers, and shallots. This delightful combination delivers a symphony of flavors that is both satisfying and guilt-free.
Lastly, the air fryer version caters to those who crave crispy indulgence without the added calories. Chicken cutlets are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, then air-fried until golden brown and perfectly crispy. Served with a zesty lemon-caper sauce and a side of roasted asparagus, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
No matter your preference, our chicken cutlets with asparagus, capers, and shallots are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and delighted. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover your favorite way to enjoy this classic dish.
CHICKEN PICCATA (STUFFED OR TRADITIONAL)
Chicken Piccata is an easy family favorite and this recipe brings it to you two ways: stuffed with asparagus and Parmesan or authentic thinly sliced, golden cutlets - both irresistibly delicious! This Chicken Piccata recipe is uber simple to make yet looks super impressive! Thinly sliced chicken OR Parmesan asparagus stuffed chicken is dredged in flour, lightly pan fried until golden, then drenched in a sultry, creamy lemon, butter caper sauce. Serve this one pot Chicken Piccata over pasta, potatoes or rice with a big green salad and breadsticks and you have one of the most tantalizing dinners of all time!
Provided by Jen
Categories Main Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Partially cut the chicken breasts in half through the equator to create a pocket, leaving one side intact. It should open and hinge like a book.
- Whisk the flour and all seasoning together in a shallow dish. Close the chicken and dredge each breast in the mixture then transfer to a dry surface.
- Open the chicken and add 3-4 asparagus pieces inside each chicken breast then evenly top with Parmesan cheese. Fold chicken closed and secure with toothpicks. Rub extra flour mixture over the top to fix smudges.
- Melt the butter in the olive oil in a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until nicely browned (it won't be cooked through). Transfer chicken to a plate, don't wipe out skillet.
- If needed, drain oil from skillet so you are left with about 1 tablespoon. Add shallot and sauté while scraping up the drippings for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Whisk chicken broth with cornstarch and add to skillet along with heavy cream, lemon juice, capers, salt and pepper. Simmer until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add chicken back to pan and cover with foil.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Serve with pasta (I love linguine), rice or mashed potatoes.
THE BEST CHICKEN CUTLETS
When we set out to create the best cutlets, we sought perfectly tender chicken that was flavorful and juicy -- not tasteless and dry -- with a crisp, breaded exterior that stayed put and didn't get soggy. After trying different methods, we found that a mix of panko and Pecorino Romano creates the salty, crunchy crust we crave, while dried spices in both the flour and breadcrumb mixtures ensure that our cutlets are never bland.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise making 8 roughly equal pieces. (They should look like large chicken tenders.) Place one sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Set up a standard breading station: mix the flour, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, if using, in a shallow dish.
- Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a second shallow dish.
- Mix the panko, Pecorino-Romano, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, the remaining 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge one piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Transfer the chicken back to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Line a clean baking sheet with a clean wire rack. Heat 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the clean wire rack, season with salt and hold in the oven at 200 degrees F to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and chicken, making 4 batches in total.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS, AND MUSHROOM SKILLET
Chicken, asparagus, and mushrooms are sauteed in a garlic and olive oil base. You can add more mushrooms if desired. Serve with rice or pasta, and a glass of white wine!!!
Provided by Paula Stotts
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high; stir the parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and wine into the butter mixture. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 more minutes.
- Add the asparagus; cook and stir until the asparagus is bright green and just starting to become tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook an additional 3 minutes to let the mushrooms release their juice. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 491 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CAPERS, SHALLOTS, LEMON, AND WINE
Make and share this Chicken Breasts With Capers, Shallots, Lemon, and Wine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Papagayita
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Remove from the pan and sauté chicken for several minutes until about half way cooked.
- Mix water and flour to make a paste.
- Add shallots and garlic back to pan, add wine, lemon juice, capers, and flour paste.
- Sauté on medium high until liquid is reduced to half and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over "Mia's incredible rice" or pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 158.1, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 31.4
RISHIA ZIMMERN'S CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS
Here is a simple, excellent one-pot recipe for a midweek feast, full of rich flavor, with a sauce that you won't want to waste. It came to The Times in 2014 via the Twitter account of Andrew Zimmern, the chef and globe-trotting television personality who thrills to home cooking when he's not at work, which is not often. His then wife, Rishia Zimmern, adapted it from Martha Stewart, and he put it on the social network: "Brown 8 thighs, 3 C shallots. Add wine, tarragon, Dijon, sim 30 min covered. Remove lid, reduce. Add 2C cut cherry toms." We've been messing around with that ever since, and thrill to its flavor. Lay in bread to accompany it, and sop up the sauce.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the flour, salt and pepper over the chicken.
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or skillet set over medium-high heat. When the butter foams, cook the chicken, in batches if necessary, until well browned and crisp on all sides. Set aside.
- Add the whole shallots to the pot and sauté them in the butter and chicken fat until they begin to soften and caramelize, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the wine to deglaze the pot, stir with a large spoon, then add the mustard and tarragon, then the chicken thighs. Cover the pot, turn the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid, and allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the pot, stir lightly to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 658, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1115 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the chicken, place 1 piece of chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy pan to pound the chicken into an 1/8-inch thick paillard. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Season the chicken and asparagus with salt and pepper.
- Place 1 paillard on a work surface and place 4 asparagus spears across the chicken about 1/3 of the way up. Roll up the chicken, encasing the asparagus. Repeat with remaining chicken and asparagus.
- Combine the water and lemon juice in a large pot with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Place the chicken rolls in the insert and steam until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon rind, chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, parsley, salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken roll on each of 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1074 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
My husband is a big asparagus fan, so I had to try this recipe. It's a mainstay when I want something unusual but simple for guests. For variety, you can leave off the sauce and serve the bundles chilled for lunch. -Donna Lohnes of Wooster, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-inch. Wrap each around five asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over bundles. Cover asparagus tips with foil., Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the onions. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove bundles to a serving platter and keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove toothpicks. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH FRIED CAPERS, PARSLEY, AND LEMON
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then fry capers, stirring, until slightly crisp and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Transfer capers with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Pat chicken dry and season well with salt and black pepper. Heat oil remaining in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken in batches, turning once, until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, covered.
- Remove skillet from heat. Add parsley and lemon juice to skillet and simmer over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet, 1 minute. Pour sauce over chicken and top with fried capers.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic, and local ingredients whenever possible.
- Season your food well: Don't be afraid to use salt and pepper to season your food. This will help to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Cook the chicken cutlets properly: Chicken cutlets are very thin, so they cook quickly. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become dry and tough.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish. Make sure you use a good quality olive oil that has a fruity flavor.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Chicken Cutlets with Asparagus, Capers, and Shallots is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken cutlets are cooked to perfection and the asparagus, capers, and shallots add a nice flavor and texture to the dish. This dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of side dishes.
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