Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) bottle canola oil, for frying
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup pecorino cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups bread crumbs with Italian seasoning
  • Dipping sauces, recipes follow
  • Simple Iceberg Salad, recipe follows
  • 8 ounces creme fraiche
  • 1 small wedge gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tablespoon honey mustard
  • 1 tablespoon jarred roasted garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, thinly chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded and chilled

Method

  • In a large, deep, heavy-bottomed saute pan, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, toss the chicken with flour.
  • In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, Parmigiano cheese, Pecorino cheese, basil, mint, chives, tarragon, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the bread crumbs onto a deep dish.
  • Shake the excess flour from the chicken and dredge the chicken in the beaten eggs then in the bread crumbs.
  • Dip the chicken in the eggs a second time and then again in the bread crumbs.
  • Fry the chicken in the heated oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt.
  • Serve with the dipping sauces and Simple Iceberg Salad.
  • Mix the crme fraiche, gorgonzola, cayenne pepper, paprika, and fresh chives in a bowl until they are smooth.
  • There will still be some small chunks of gorgonzola.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half of the oil and half of the lemon juice.
  • Add the mustard and garlic.
  • While whisking, add the remaining oil and lemon juice.
  • When the texture is smooth and creamy, stir in the chives and sundried tomatoes.
  • Season the aioli with salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • Keep the aioli refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • Toss the shredded lettuce with the dressing just before serving.