1cuppanko (Japanese-style bread crumbs, whole wheat, if available) (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed),
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2Tbsp. unsalted butter
2Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2lbs.chicken cutlets or thin cut boneless pork chopsor use catfish fillets for a seafood version
1/2cupDijon mustard (use wheat/gluten-free if needed)
2Tbsp. honey
Instructions
Combine the flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a shallow dish, beat the eggs in a separate shallow bowl, and combine the panko and Parmesan cheese in another shallow dish.
Heat half the butter and half the oil in a large nonstick skillet or heavy skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium-high heat.
While the butter is melting, coat each chicken cutlet in the flour, then the egg, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat it thoroughly with the panko-Parmesan mixture, and put it in the hot pan. About 3 – 4 chicken cutlets should fit in the pan at a time.
After about 2 minutes, rotate the chicken so it cooks evenly, but don’t flip it.
After about 2 more minutes, flip the chicken, and do the same on the second side, rotating it once so the chicken cooks evenly throughout.
Remove the cooked chicken to a paper-towel lined plate. Cook the rest of the chicken, adding the rest of the butter and olive oil as needed.
While the chicken is cooking, combine the Dijon mustard and honey in a small serving bowl or bowls. Serve the chicken with the honey-mustard sauce for dipping.
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Make the flour mixture, beat and refrigerate the eggs, grate the cheese if necessary and refrigerate, make the panko-Parmesan mixture, prepare the honey-mustard sauce.Scramble Flavor Booster: Add ¼ tsp. garlic powder to the flour mixture and use ½ tsp. dry mustard.Tip: Make your own cooking spray! Put your favorite oil in a spray bottle. It can be something simple like canola oil or more gourmet, like a flavored olive oil.Like this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!Nutritional Information Per Serving (% based upon daily values): Calories 350, Total Fat: 13g, 20%; Saturated Fat: 4g, 20%; Cholesterol: 170mg, 57%; Sodium: 260mg, 11%; Total Carbohydrate: 18g, 6%; Dietary Fiber: 1g, 4%; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 39g
Keyword 30 Minutes (or less) Meals, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Main Dish, Nut-Free, Potluck/Buffet, Spring, Summer, Super Scramble Express (20 minutes or less total), Winter