Chicken Cutlet Over Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

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Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the slaw:

  • 1/2 cup yellow raisins
  • Apple cider juice
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

For the chicken:

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, additional for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme
  • 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Directions

  1. To make the dressing, in a small bowl place the dressing ingredients and whisk until fully combined.
  2. In a small bowl, add raisins and enough apple cider juice to cover and microwave for 1 minute. Let cool and drain the raisins.
  3. In a large bowl, add red cabbage, carrots, pistachios, mint, parsley and raisins. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and toss. Set aside.
  4. Pound your chicken breasts until around 1/4-inch thick.
  5. On a plate, combine your flour, salt and pepper.
  6. On a second plate, beat the eggs and water.  
  7. On a third plate, combine your breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and thyme.  
  8. To cook the chicken breast, pat dry with a paper towel, then dredge both sides of each piece of chicken with the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumb mixture.
  9. In a large sauté pan on medium to low heat, add your butter and olive oil. Cook each chicken breast for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
  10. Place the cooked chicken on a plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.  
  11. Serve chicken with prepared slaw and enjoy!