Chicken Cutlets with Romesco and Serrano Cracklins Recipe

Chicken Cutlets with Romesco and Serrano Cracklins Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from baguette with crust, divided
  • 1 cup drained roasted red bell peppers from jar
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar, divided
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley plus 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 4 large chicken cutlets
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto, chopped
  • 6 cups torn butter lettuce
  1. Blend 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, peppers, nuts, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, garlic, and paprika in processor. Season romesco with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix 1 cup crumbs and chopped parsley in pie dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; coat with crumbs. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ham; sautéuntil crisp, 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Divide chicken among plates.
  3. Whisk 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and parsley leaves; toss. Mound salad alongside chicken. Top with romesco. Sprinkle ham over.