Chicken Cutlets with Romesco and Serrano Cracklin's

Crispy breaded chicken cutlets served with a flavorful Spanish-style romesco sauce made from roasted red peppers and almonds, topped with crispy Serrano ham and accompanied by a fresh butter lettuce salad.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup drained roasted red bell peppers
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 4 pieces chicken cutlets
  • 2 ounces Serrano ham
  • 6 cups butter lettuce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Blend 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, peppers, nuts, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, garlic, and paprika in processor. Season romesco with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Mix 1 cup crumbs and chopped parsley in pie dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; coat with crumbs. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ham; sautéuntil crisp, 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Divide chicken among plates.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and parsley leaves; toss. Mound salad alongside chicken. Top with romesco. Sprinkle ham over.

    5 min

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