Chicken Frico with Gremolata
A sophisticated Italian-inspired dish featuring crispy Parmesan frico (cheese crisps) and bright gremolata atop tender chicken cutlets. The combination of fresh parsley, lemon, and garlic creates a vibrant flavor profile that perfectly complements the savory chicken and cheese.
Ingredients
- •1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- •½ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
- •5 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- •4 cloves small garlic cloves, chopped
- •¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •¼ teaspoon salt
- •12 pieces chicken or turkey cutlets
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle generous 2 tablespoons cheese on nonstick baking sheet; spread to 3 1/2-inch circle. Repeat with remaining cheese, spacing frico 1 inch apart. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Using metal spatula, loosen edges. Let stand 30 seconds. Transfer to platter. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in airtight container.
35 min
- 2.
Toss parsley and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Set gremolata aside.
5 min
- 3.
Preheat broiler. Toss chicken and oil in large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide cutlets between 2 baking sheets. Broil 1 sheet until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Tent pan with foil; repeat with remaining cutlets.
15 min
- 4.
Place 1 cutlet on plate; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons gremolata. Top with another cutlet; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons gremolata. Top with frico. Repeat with remaining cutlets, gremolata, and frico.
10 min
