Spicy Fried Chicken Cutlets |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Fans of Buffalo wings will understand why we suggest serving these chicken cutlets with Crunchy Iceberg and Watercress Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing . Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 35 min Ingredients:
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 lb) |
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk |
1 teaspoon bottled hot sauce plus additional for serving |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
3 cups fresh bread crumbs (from 6 slices firm white sandwich bread) |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne |
1 cup vegetable oil for frying |
Directions:
1. Gently pound chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap with a flat meat pounder or a rolling pin until 1/3 inch thick.
2. Whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish, then add chicken, turning to coat, and let stand 15 minutes.
3. Stir together bread crumbs, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in another shallow dish. Remove chicken from buttermilk 1 piece at a time, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere. Transfer chicken as coated to a sheet of wax paper.
4. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry chicken 2 pieces at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken with tongs to paper towels to drain and serve with hot sauce on the side.
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