escalope of chicken
I've never found this recipe in a cook book, but my husband and I saw Chef Gordon Ramsay making this on one of his many popular TV shows. We're not sure which one it was. We've made this many times since then and everyone who's tried it is terribly impressed. The key is using fresh soft mozzarella. The fresh stuff just melts better and has a nicer flavor. Ramsay served this with fried potatoes seasoned with red pepper flakes and red chard with garlic & olive oil. Both those sides are absolutely perfect with this dish! I can't say enough about this awesome recipe! So delicious!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into half-inch slices
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- FOR THE CHICKEN
- 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half to make thinner
- - salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 - egg
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup italian bread crumbs
- - oil for frying
- FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 - shallots, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes
- - salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
How To Make escalope of chicken
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Step 1Season the flour with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet with about a half-inch of olive oil to medium-high heat.
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Step 2Once the oil is hot, toss chicken breasts in flour to coat. Shake off excess and dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs. Lay each into the oil, and fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken and place on paper towels to drain.
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Step 3Heat olive oil in heavy pan or skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
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Step 4Add tomatoes and dried basil. Allow tomatoes to soften, another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 5Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly greased baking sheet, place each chicken breast, and top with the tomato sauce. Top with mozzarella, and the Parmesan cheese, drizzle with olive oil to prevent drying out.
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Step 6Bake on center rack for about 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
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Step 7Serve garnished with fresh basil. Serves 4. Serve with fried potatoes seasoned with salt, black pepper & red pepper flakes, Red shard, wilted in just a bit of olive oil with salt, black pepper and minced garlic.
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