Crispy Chicken Paillard with Summer Salad

Three golden crispy chicken paillard cutlets on a platter with a fresh summer corn salad.

3.60 from 5 votes

Crispy Chicken Paillard with Summer Salad

Pounded-thin chicken breasts breaded in panko and pan-fried until golden and crispy, topped with a fresh summer salad of tomatoes, cucumber, and corn.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup flour
2 large eggs, whisked
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
canola or vegetable oil, for the pan
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 ear of corn, cut off the cob
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment and pound to about 1/3 inch, even thickness. Season each with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Place the flour, whisked eggs, and panko in 3 separate shallow dishes.
Dredge each breast in flour, then egg, then panko, coating both sides.
Heat about 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden, about 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and cook the second side until golden and cooked through (165°F), about 3 to 4 minutes more. Cook in batches to avoid crowding, adding oil as needed.
Toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, and cilantro with the lemon juice, olive oil, and remaining salt.
Rest the chicken on a cooling rack briefly, then plate and top with the summer salad. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Air fryer: Bread as directed, spritz with oil, then air fry at 400°F for 16 to 18 minutes until golden and crispy, working in batches to avoid crowding.
The corn goes in raw. Fresh summer corn is sweet enough to eat straight off the cob.
Make ahead: Bread the chicken up to the morning of and refrigerate covered until ready to fry.
Store leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer to keep the crust crisp.

Nutrition

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