CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD

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Cornmeal is a naturally gluten-free way to get deliciously crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets. For a super summery dinner, serve them with a shaved zucchini salad studded with mint, cashews, and ricotta salata.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Gluten-Free and Fresh     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Chicken     Cornmeal     Zucchini     Mint     Soy Free     Peanut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium or 3 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, divided
4 (6-ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded 1/4" thick
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup roasted, salted cashews
5 ounces ricotta salata, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Trim tops off zucchini. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, thinly slice lengthwise into wide ribbons; set aside.
  • Whisk cornmeal, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and 1 tsp. salt in a wide shallow bowl. Whisk eggs, 1 Tbsp. mustard, and 2 Tbsp. water in another wide shallow bowl.
  • Season cutlets on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Dip each in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl, then in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in 2 batches and adding more oil if needed, cook cutlets, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. mustard and 1/8 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add reserved zucchini ribbons and toss gently with your hands until ribbons are evenly coated with dressing. Add mint, cashews, and ricotta salata and toss just to combine.
  • Transfer cutlets to a platter. Serve with zucchini salad alongside.

Shahjihan Malik
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This chicken is amazing! The cornmeal crust is so flavorful and the chicken is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Mizba Sheikh
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I made this chicken for my family and they loved it. The cornmeal crust was crispy and the chicken was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Sohaib Khattak
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This chicken is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I love the cornmeal crust and the chicken is always so moist.


Phiona nalubega
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I love this chicken! The cornmeal crust is crispy and the chicken is so juicy. I always serve it with the zucchini ribbon salad.


Boshir Miah
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This chicken is amazing! The cornmeal crust is so flavorful and the chicken is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Nazaqat Hussain
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I made this chicken for my family and they loved it. The cornmeal crust was crispy and the chicken was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Randy Yank
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This chicken is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I love the cornmeal crust and the chicken is always so moist.


Kukon Miah
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I love this chicken! The cornmeal crust is crispy and the chicken is so juicy. I always serve it with the zucchini ribbon salad.


Asanda Manyathii
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This chicken is amazing! The cornmeal crust is so flavorful and the chicken is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaheer Ahmd
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I made this chicken for my family and they loved it. The cornmeal crust was crispy and the chicken was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Ravi kumar Paswan
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This chicken is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I love the cornmeal crust and the chicken is always so moist.


Shakil Hossain
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I love this chicken! The cornmeal crust is crispy and the chicken is so juicy. I always serve it with the zucchini ribbon salad.


Kura Kalary
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This chicken is amazing! The cornmeal crust is so flavorful and the chicken is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Waseem Jokhio
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I made this chicken last night and it was a hit! The cornmeal crust was crispy and the chicken was so moist. I served it with the zucchini ribbon salad and it was the perfect meal.


je tube
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This chicken was so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cornmeal crust was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.