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BLT Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Mayonnaise

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BLT Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon MayonnaiseCos Poulos

A clever, deconstructed BLT: Bread coats chicken in the form of breadcrumbs,bacon is cooked with lettuce and tomato for a simple side, and a dollop of seasoned mayonnaise acts as a sauce.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
3 tablespoons olive oil
*Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Season mayonnaise with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add tomatoes and cumin. Increase heat; cook 2 minutes. Add greens; toss until barely wilted, about 1 minute. Sprinkle vinegar over and toss to blend; season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place panko in shallow bowl; press chicken into panko to coat on both sides. Heat oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through and golden, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken atop greens and serve with mayonnaise.

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