What are your Valentine's Day plans? It falls on a Sunday this year so really, many people (despite Covid) have more options than usual. Day dates, dinner out, dinner take-out, or cooking at home are all fabulous choices.
If I could have any wish granted, it would be for the Mr. to cook his secret weapon chicken cutlets. No special ingredients. No expensive tools or exotic seasonings. You want to know what I think his trick is? He takes the amount of time he needs, uses the dishes and tools he likes, and we happen to like our chicken cutlets the same way. Golden brown, crispy, not oily, but tender/juicy on the inside. He made this for me about a week ago and I have not stopped thinking about it.
You'll need:
- an egg
- Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- vegetable oil
- a large pan
- chicken cutlets (of course)
- plenty of patience
That's it!
He mixes up the egg in a small bowl with a fork. Heats the oil on medium. He just knows when it is hot enough like a kitchen genie. Then he dips the chicken in the egg then bread crumbs - and places it in the pan. That's it! Genius. He let's it sit and cook. He doesn't pick it up and check it or poke it or dust it in flour or anything. Simple!!
And then, when he can see the edges of the cutlet turn a gorgeous honey color, the cutlet is flipped. Once. Until the chicken Gods whisper in his ear that the cutlet is perfect crisp. He does let it rest for a minute on double up paper towel on a plate before serving.
So good!
It doesn't need sauce or cheese or anything complicated. You can if you like. Sometimes, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice turns it all up a notch.
AH.
So, if you are the one planning the Valentine's Day festivities, know this, it does not have to be grand or epic in size or expense. It does not have to involve traveling. Just a bit of care to the details, giving things the time they need, and planning on simply being Fed Well.
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