Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Garlic-Onion Gravy
- Four 6-ounce chicken cutlets
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for pan-frying
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the cutlets: Begin by pounding out the chicken cutlets.
- Working with 2 cutlets at a time, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
- Using the flat side of a meat tenderizer, gently pound out each piece of chicken to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
- Work gently from the center outwards so as to keep it even and not tear the chicken.
- Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Set up a breading station.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- In a second shallow bowl, add the buttermilk, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- In a third shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Take each cutlet and dredge lightly in the flour.
- Shake off any excess, and then dip in the buttermilk.
- Finally, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cover evenly on both sides, gently patting the crumbs into the chicken to help it stick.
- Place the breaded cutlets in a single layer on a platter and place uncovered in the fridge for 15 minutes - this will help the coating stick to the cutlet and prevent tearing when it comes time to cook them.
- To cook the cutlets, set 2 large nonstick saute pans, cast-iron pans if available, over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to each and cook 2 cutlets in each pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- When done, they will be golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to an ovenproof pan and keep warm in the oven.
- Try not to keep the chicken in the oven longer than 15 minutes, otherwise it will dry out.
- Now make the gravy: Set a medium saute pan with high sides over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the garlic, onions and thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute until the onions are lightly caramelized and tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Deglaze with the white wine and reduce for 1 minute before adding the chicken broth.
- Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, and then add the cold butter cubes to the sauce.
- Remove from the heat and swirl the pan to melt the butter evenly - this will thicken the sauce and give it a nice sheen.
- Serve the chicken schnitzel with the garlic-onion gravy.
- Wine paring: Riesling or sparkling wine.
chicken cutlets, flour, buttermilk, breadcrumbs, parmesan, olive oil, kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, onion, thyme, kosher salt, white wine, chicken broth, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/crispy-chicken-schnitzel-with-garlic-onion-gravy-recipe.html (may not work)