Chicken & Peach Salad

So refreshing and yet very easy to do. Perfect for a lunch or a light dinner.

I like to use thin chicken cutlets already packaged or you can slice a large chicken breast in half or pound until thin.

Set three bowls on the counter - one with flour with and a pinch of salt and pepper, the second two eggs beaten and the third panko bread crumbs with herbs.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

In a large skillet add 1 TBL olive oil and 1 TBL butter. Heat on medium high until melted.

Dip each chicken cutlet into the flour shaking off any excess, then dip into the egg, then into the bread crumbs.

It is best to cook one large cutlet at a time. Approx 2-3 minutes each side. You want a nice brown crisp. Try to not overcook.

Place the chicken when done on a sheet pan lined with parchment or a silicone mat.

Add more oil and butter into the skillet as needed and finish the remaining cutlets.

Lay each breaded cutlet on the sheet pan with a little space in between.

Place the sheet pan in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove when done and allow the chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes.

Prepare your toppings. I like as shown here to top the chicken with sliced peaches, a bit of arugula and shallots. You can substitute the peaches with fresh mangos, melon or even sliced avocado.

Quick Tip - If you prefer sliced red onion instead of shallots - place thin sliced red onions in a bowl of ice water for 5-10 minutes. When eating red onion raw in a salad this ice water bath will help take the bite out of them.

For a dressing, I prefer a a lime dressing made with fresh lime juice (approx 2 limes), a touch of garlic powder, Emerils, black pepper and salt. Add enough olive oil to achieve a nice mix. Usually 2/3rd cups. Stir and taste.

Drizzle the dressing over the dish as desired. I try not to drench this particular chicken and salad, but just a hint of dressing is very nice.

*Dijon dressing is also great especially if doing an avocado topping. Simply reduce the lime amount by half and add 1 TBL Dijon along with the rest of the dressing suggestions.

Whisk well before serving.

If you like you can finish the dish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or long slices of Parmesan using a vegetable peeler.

ENJOY!!