Low Carb French Chicken w Balsamic Spinach Salad Recipe

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Low Carb French Chicken w Balsamic Spinach Salad
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Description

Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender, golden-brown chicken breast, its delicate crust yielding to reveal juicy, flavorful meat. This isn't just any fried chicken; it's a culinary experience, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your senses. Each thin-sliced chicken breast is carefully breaded and gently fried in olive oil until it reaches that perfect shade of golden perfection, a visual promise of the deliciousness to come.

But the magic doesn't stop there. The fried chicken is then bathed in a luscious lemon-butter sauce, infused with the briny tang of capers. As the sauce simmers, it creates a glistening glaze that coats every inch of the chicken, melding the rich, buttery notes with the bright, zesty lemon and the salty capers.

This creates a balance that is both comforting and invigorating. Complementing this decadent chicken is a refreshing Italian-inspired spinach salad, a vibrant mix of fresh flavors and textures. Picture crisp spinach leaves tossed with juicy tomato bites, creamy avocado, and chunks of whole-milk mozzarella.

A light balsamic vinaigrette dresses the salad, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity that ties all the elements together. The salad's coolness offers a counterpoint to the warm, rich chicken, creating a harmonious balance on your palate. This dish is incredibly versatile, perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend meal.

It's a crowd-pleaser, sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. While the recipe focuses on enjoying the chicken and salad as is, feel free to customize it to your liking. For those who prefer a heartier meal, the chicken is equally delicious served over pasta or rice.

The process of breading and frying chicken may seem simple, but a few key tips can elevate your results. Before you even turn on the heat, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. Having your flour, egg, and seasoned chicken breasts lined up in front of you will streamline the process and minimize mess.

When dredging the chicken, designate one hand for the flour and the other for the egg. This will prevent clumping and ensure an even coating. With a little attention to detail, you can create a truly memorable meal that will impress your family and friends.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
450 Kcal

C
Carbs
12 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
45 g

C
Fats
28 g
Saturated Fats 6 g
Unsaturated Fats 18 g

Cholestrol 120 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Potassium 600 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    7 oz
    2.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 tsp
    3.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp
    4.
    Paleo Baking Flour
    Paleo Baking Flour
    2 tbsp
    5.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    0.5 large
    6.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    0.5 tsp
    7.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tsp
    8.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    1.5 tbsp
    9.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    1 tbsp
    10.
    Capers
    Capers
    0.5 tsp
    11.
    Chicken broth
    Chicken broth
    2 tbsp
    12.
    Spinach
    Spinach
    2 oz
    13.
    Tomato
    Tomato
    2 oz
    14.
    Avocado
    Avocado
    1 oz
    15.
    Mozzarella cheese, whole milk
    Mozzarella cheese, whole milk
    2 oz
    16.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 tsp
    17.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp
    18.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tsp
    19.
    Balsamic vinegar
    Balsamic vinegar
    0.5 tsp
    20.
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    0.25 tsp
    21.
    Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
    Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
    0.5 tbsp, grated

Instructions

    1.
    Prepare 3 0-ounce thin-sliced chicken breasts by pounding them flat to no more than -inch thickness. Season the breasts with salt and pepper. Additionally, arrange the paleo flour on a clean plate or flat surface. You may include more flour to ensure you coat the chicken fully. In a shallow dish, whisk together an egg and the heavy cream. Set the flour and egg aside for the next step.
    2.
    Heat the olive oil in either a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When the olive oil is hot, then you can bread the chicken. Dredge each chicken breast one-by-one in the paleo flour first. Shake the excess flour off the chicken and then dip it in the egg. Once excess egg drips off the chicken, dredge it once more in the flour. Shake loose flour off the chicken one final time, then set the breaded chicken in the hot oil.
    3.
    Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and the breading has turned golden brown on both sides. You can adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning. Once the chicken is cooked, set the pan aside to rest. Melt the butter in a new, clean pan over low heat. Slice a lemon into about 3 slices per serving and add them to the butter. Place a lid over the pan and let the lemon slices steep in the butter over low heat for 3-4 minutes. *Please see the note made in the introduction about lemons*
    4.
    Add the capers and chicken broth to the pan of lemons. Return the lid and let the ingredients stew over very low heat. The liquid will begin to gently bubble and reduce slightly to a thickened glaze with a little viscosity. Once the liquid has reached this texture, transfer the chicken breasts to the lemon butter sauce. You can increase the heat slightly to help re-heat the chicken breasts in the sauce. Flip the chicken over so the sauce coats the breading. You can also spoon the sauce and lemon slices over the chicken to help distribute the flavors.
    5.
    Once the chicken is hot, you can set the Chicken Francese aside to rest temporarily while you make the balsamic spinach salad. Chop washed and dried spinach, and add it to a large mixing bowl. Dice tomatoes, avocado, and fresh whole-milk mozzarella. Add these ingredients to the spinach. Season the ingredients with the second amounts of salt and pepper, tossing the mixing bowl until everything is seasoned.
    6.
    Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper, and grated parmesan. Pour this mixture over the spinach salad and toss the salad together a final time. You can choose to let the spinach marinate in your refrigerator for about 15 minutes or you can serve the salad immediately. Serve a fried chicken breast with lemon butter sauce and about 4 ounces of balsamic spinach salad. You can also include the whole lemon slices from the sauce as a garnish.