Crispy Chicken Paillard with Summer Salad
Pounded-thin chicken breasts breaded in panko and pan-fried until golden and crispy, topped with a fresh summer salad of tomatoes, cucumber, and corn.
Servings: 4
Calories: 441kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- canola or vegetable oil, for the pan
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 ear of corn, cut off the cob
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment and pound to about 1/3 inch, even thickness. Season each with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Place the flour, whisked eggs, and panko in 3 separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each breast in flour, then egg, then panko, coating both sides.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden, about 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and cook the second side until golden and cooked through (165°F), about 3 to 4 minutes more. Cook in batches to avoid crowding, adding oil as needed.
- Toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, and cilantro with the lemon juice, olive oil, and remaining salt.
- Rest the chicken on a cooling rack briefly, then plate and top with the summer salad. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Air fryer: Bread as directed, spritz with oil, then air fry at 400°F for 16 to 18 minutes until golden and crispy, working in batches to avoid crowding.
- The corn goes in raw. Fresh summer corn is sweet enough to eat straight off the cob.
- Make ahead: Bread the chicken up to the morning of and refrigerate covered until ready to fry.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer to keep the crust crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1554mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg