Seared Chicken Cutlets with Blue Cheese, Figs and P

Name: Seared Chicken Cutlets with Blue Cheese, Figs and Parsley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced; 2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cut In Half Crosswise And Pounded Out Thinly; 6 cups Baby Spinach; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 cup Figs, Tough Ends Removed And Halved; ⅓ cups Chopped Parsley; 1 whole Scallion, Thinly Sliced; 1 teaspoon Champagne Or White Wine Vinegar; ⅓ cups Crumbled Blue Cheese

Servings: persons

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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high.
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Add the garlic slices and bloom for 30 seconds.
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Move the garlic to the edge of the pan (to prevent from burning) and arrange the cutlets side by side in the pan.
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Season with with salt and pepper, and sear on both sides until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes total.
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Remove from pan (with garlic!)
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and tent to rest a few minutes.
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Back in the pan, add the baby spinach, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and wilt, 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the figs, parsley, scallions and vinegar.
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Toss together like birds of a feathIm just kidding.
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Arrange wilted spinach on a platter, and top with chicken, garlic slices, fig salsa and crumbled blue cheese.
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That was easy, huh?
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Note: My figs were semi-dried black mission figs, and they were wonderful.
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But if you can find fresh figs, do it.

216

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced, 2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cut In Half Crosswise And Pounded Out Thinly, 6 cups Baby Spinach, and more.

Yes, Seared Chicken Cutlets with Blue Cheese, Figs and Parsley falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Seared Chicken Cutlets with Blue Cheese, Figs and Parsley

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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