Parmesan Chicken With Mixed Baby Greens Recipes

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH PARMIGIANO CRISPS

Steps:

• For the crisps:
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with a silicone mat. Make 4 even, very thin circles of Parmigiano on the mat. Be sure that the circles are not touching. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted, turned golden brown and looks like lace. Remove the tray from the oven and let the crisps cool for about 1 minute. Using a spatula, remove the crisps from the silicone mat and reserve on a plate.
• For the salad:
• Fill your sink with cool water. Toss in all the salad greens and gently swish until all the dirt and grit falls to the bottom of the basin. Gently lift the greens out of the water and put in a salad spinner. If the greens are especially dirty empty the sink, rinse to rid of dirt and repeat the process. Spin the greens until they are dry and still very fresh looking. If not using the greens right away, store them wrapped loosely in paper towels then sealed in plastic bags in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
• In a large bowl, place the greens and herbs. Add the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. Drizzle in half of the oil and vinegar and season with salt. Using your hands, gently toss the salad to combine. Taste! Add the remaining oil and vinegar, if needed and season again with salt, if needed (you probably will). The salad should be very flavorful but not soggy.
• Arrange the salad on individual salad plates or bowls. Sprinkle each salad with the nuts and garnish with a Parmigiano crisp.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN ON BED OF FANCY GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°.
• Mix 2 teaspoons of the mustard with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and the thyme in a small mixing bowl. Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Season breasts with salt and pepper and brush the mustard mixture all over each of the whole breasts. Pat 2 Tablespoons of the Parmesan all over each breast, to make stick. Bake the chicken on a baking sheet with sides on the top shelf of the oven for 15 minutes, or until just cooked through and the tops are a golden-brown.
• While the chicken is cooking, combine the remaining mustard and olive oil in a bowl large enough to hold all the salad greens. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of water. Add the salad greens and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Place equal portions of salad on each plate and top with the chicken. Serve Immediately.

PECAN PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2 inch thickness.
• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, pecans, oregano, salt, basil and pepper.
• In another bowl, beat the cornstarch and egg whites.
• Dip chicken into egg white mixture, then coat with crumb mixture.
• In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil for 3-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ungreased 15 x 10 inch baking pan.
• Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear.

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH MIXED BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Stir together panko, Parmesan, and marjoram on large plate. Whisk egg in small shallow bowl. Place chicken in plastic bag. Using rolling pin, pound to flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush on all sides with egg. Dredge in panko mixture, turning to coat evenly.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until deep golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Reduce heat to medium; cool skillet slightly. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar. Stir, scraping up browned bits, until vinaigrette is just hot.
• Divide baby greens among 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with chicken. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

MIXED GREENS WITH PANCETTA AND SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and gently cook until slightly crisp and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. While the bacon is cooking, remove the greens from the bag, rinse and then pat dry and add to a large salad bowl. Once the bacon is cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the pan and place into the bowl with the greens, tossing to combine. Take the pan with the bacon fat off the heat and add the remaining olive oil. Add the Dijon mustard to the pan and stir to combine. Add the red wine vinegar, stir to combine. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons over the salad greens, and toss. Serve the remaining dressing at the table. Using a vegetable peeler, peel large slices of the cheese, place on top of the salad and serve.