Honey Mustard Chicken Cutlets with Arugula Salad is a quick and easy, deliciously filling meal for a busy weeknight; especially during those warm summer months when you don't want to turn on the oven.
Recently, as I was about to prepare dinner one evening, it was too hot to turn the oven on, but was raining so I didn't feel like grilling. Instead, I decided to make these Honey Mustard Chicken Cutlets with Arugula Salad.
One of my favorite meals to order out is Pollo Milanese; which is boneless chicken pounded thin and pan fried; then topped with chopped mix green salad that is lightly tossed in a vinaigrette. It's simple, filling and delicious every time. It's my summer go-to dining out meal so to speak.
I wanted to make a new kind of cutlet recipe so instead of breading my chicken in the regular flour, egg and breadcrumb like I usually do, I decided to try an alternative method.
How do you make Honey Mustard Chicken Cutlets?
First, I dredged the chicken into flour like I normally do. Next, I combined honey and mustard in a bowl and whisked it together until it was smooth instead of using eggs; then dipped the floured chicken into this mixture.
You can use any flavor mustard you prefer, but I like mine on the spicy side so I used a horseradish mustard. Finally, dip the chicken into Panko breadcrumbs.
I like using Panko breadcrumbs when frying as it gives your food an extra crispy coating. Once all of the chicken has been breaded, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and fry chicken approximately 4-6 minutes per side depending on the size and thickness of your chicken.
While the chicken is frying, combine arugula, shaved carrots, extra virgin olive oil and your favorite vinegar. I chose to use a Maple Balsamic vinegar and the flavor combination with the mustard and honey was amazing!
This recipe for Honey Mustard Chicken Cutlets with Arugula Salad was delicious. In fact, I think it's my new favorite way to eat them. Dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and you don't need to turn on the oven; which comes in super handy when the weather gets to be too hot.
My family loved these chicken cutlets just as much as I did; however, my youngest isn't a huge fan of arugula so I made hers with chopped romaine lettuce instead. ~Enjoy!
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Honey Mustard Chicken Cutlets with Arugula Salad
Ingredients
- 4- (6-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup horseradish mustard
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 ounces arugula
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dredge the chicken into the flour.
- Next, combine the honey, mustard and water in a bowl and whisk together until smooth; then dip the chicken into the mixture.
- Finally, dip the chicken into breadcrumbs until all pieces have been coated.
- Once all of the chicken has been breaded, heat oil in a large frying pan and cook chicken approximately 4-6 minutes per side depending on the size and thickness of your chicken.
- While the chicken is frying, combine arugula, shaved carrots, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. Mix well then place on top of the cooked chicken
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Amy Root says
O yummy! Ty!
seem says
i love trying new things and this is something that i've gotta try
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Terry Poage says
Sounds so good, thanks for sharing.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
You're welcome~Enjoy!