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Crispy Chicken with Cucumber Salad

This crispy chicken with avocado cucumber salad is everything! Thin and crispy chicken cutlets, topped with a refreshing cucumber avocado salad with tons of fresh herbs. Add some herb aioli for an extra punch!
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Ingredients

crispy chicken

herb aioli

Instructions 

  • Thinly slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to make thin chicken cutlets. You want THIN slices - ones you can almost see through! I get 3 to 5 thin slices from one chicken breast. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Place the eggs in a shallow plate or bowl. Stir together the breadcrumbs and parmesan in another plate or bowl.
  • Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. I like to heat the oil for a good 5 minutes before adding the chicken. Watch the heat the entire time - if it seems to be too hot, make sure to lower it!
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.
  • Add the chicken 2 to 3 pieces at a time. Cook on each side until deeply golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. This should cook the chicken the entire way through, but take the temperature to make sure it is 165 degrees F inside if you’re unsure. Remove each piece of chicken and place it on the paper towel-lined sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • In a large bowl, combine the avocado and cucumbers. Season all over with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the fresh lemon juice. Throw in the fresh mint, chives, basil and cilantro.
  • Once the chicken is finished, serve it on a plate and top with a heaping scoop of the cucumber salad. Drizzle on the herb aioli or dollop it on the plate.
  • Enjoy!

herb aioli

  • Whisk ingredients together until combined and smooth. You can make this a few hours ahead of time and store it in the fridge
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