Crispy Baked Chicken with Giardiniera

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This chicken giardiniera features perfectly tender and juicy cutlets topped with mild or hot giardiniera (your choice!) and provolone cheese. Play around with different crouton flavors for variety. This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite dishes at a local winery's restaurant.

Submitted by France C
Updated on November 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 chicken breasts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ cups butter and garlic croutons

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 8 tablespoons giardiniera

  • 4 slices provolone cheese

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to an even 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  3. Pulse croutons in a food processor until finely crushed. Place crouton crumbs, flour, and beaten eggs into 3 separate shallow dishes.

  4. Dip each pounded chicken breast into flour, shaking off excess. Dip into eggs, letting any excess drip off, then press into crouton crumbs to coat.

  5. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken in hot oil for 2 minutes. Flip and fry for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons giardiniera and 1 cheese slice.

  6. Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

560 Calories
34g Fat
30g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 560
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Sodium 707mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 33g 67%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 252mg 19%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 296mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.