Oat-Crusted Chicken Cutlets

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Swap oats in for breadcrumbs and add umami-rich Grana Padano and fresh parsley to make a flavorful coating for chicken breasts. A quick turn in the skillet later, dinner is on the table.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup rolled oats

  • ¼ cup grated Grana Padano

  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound total)

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Lightly dressed salad greens, for serving

Directions

  1. Pulse 1/2 cup oats in a food processor until finely ground. Add cheese, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup oats. Pulse just to combine. Transfer mixture to a shallow bowl.

  2. Remove tenders from chicken; reserve for another use. Pound chicken to a 1/2-inch thickness. Coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover chicken in oat mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high. When it shimmers, add half of chicken in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Wipe skillet clean and repeat process with 2 more tablespoons oil and remaining chicken. Serve with greens.

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Cook's Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled and frozen. Cook cutlets as directed, then cool and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, September 2018

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