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.

6 servings
1 hr 5 min

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. 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. 2.

    Toss parsley and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Set gremolata aside.

    5 min

  3. 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. 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

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