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Crispy Chicken Cutlet with French Onion Sauce & Melty Cheese


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This chicken is simply amazing - I paired a crispy cutlet with a classic French onion soup style sauce.

Ingredients

For the onions

For the chicken

Directions

  1. 1

    Sharpen your knife, slice the onions, add the oil to a saute pan on medium heat then cook them with a dash of salt for about 15 minutes until very soft and caramalisation starts.

  2. 2

    Turn heat up slightly, add the sugar and butter and cook for an additional 10 min until golden.

  3. 3

    Deglaze with the wine then add the stock simmering to form a rich onion sauce.

  4. 4

    In the meantime working in batches dredge the cutlets in flour egg then breadcrumbs - add an ample amount of veg oil to a cast iron pan and fry on medium heat (make sure the oil is hot) for 2-4 mins per side depending.

  5. 5

    Place the cheese on cutlets and place under the grill to melt.

  6. 6

    Plate the sauce then the chicken and top with herbs.