Crispy Caper Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Mayonnaise

Name: Crispy Caper Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Mayonnaise
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 Tbsps nonpareil capers, drained; 4 thin-cut chicken cutlets; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 2 larges eggs, at room temperature; 79 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest; 177 milliliters olive oil; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 4 sturdy rolls, split in half; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened; 158 milliliters vegetable oil; 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into pieces

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Crispy Caper Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Mayonnaise a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1229 calories, 48g of protein, and 93g of fat each. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have eggs, lemon zest, vegetable oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

For the Chicken: Pulse bread, 2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, garlic, 2 tablespoons capers, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in food processor until mixture becomes fine crumbs.

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Lemon Zest

Whole Chicken

Butter

Capers

Garlic

Pepper

Bread

Salt

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Food Processor

Transfer to plate.

Place flour in second plate.

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All Purpose Flour

Beat eggs in large shallow dish or pie plate.

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Egg

Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then press into bread crumb mixture to evenly coat.

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Chicken

Bread

All Purpose Flour

Dip

Egg

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Paper Towels

Transfer breaded cutlets to plate and allow to set 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, line baking sheet with 2 layers paper towels.

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Baking Sheet

Paper Towels

Heat half of oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add remaining 1/4 cup capers and fry until puffed and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. With spatula, transfer to prepared baking sheet.

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Capers

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Baking Sheet

Spatula

Add 2 cutlets to now empty skillet and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

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Frying Pan

Transfer to prepared tray.

Discard oil, wipe out skillet, and add remaining oil.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Heat until just smoking. Repeat cooking procedure with remaining 2 cutlets.

For the Mayonnaise: In large bowl, whisk together yolks, mustard, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice. In a slow, steady stream, pour in oil while whisking quickly and vigorously until mixture is smooth and creamy.

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Lemon Juice

Mayonnaise

Mustard

Pepper

Egg Yolk

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Bowl

To Assemble: Discard oil and wipe out skillet.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Spread cut sides of rolls with butter. Arrange 2 rolls butter-side down on skillet and toast over medium heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining rolls.

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Butter

Spread

Roll