Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Stamford DinerCrispy Chicken Paillard Recipe

Crispy Chicken Paillard Recipe

Inspired by The Stamford Diner
Time30m
Serves2

Sautéed panko crusted chicken breast, arugula, artichokes, tomato & shaved parmesan.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Prepare Chicken

  1. 1

    Pound the Chicken

    Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Dredge in Flour

    Place the all-purpose flour on a plate. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Coat with Panko

    Dip the floured chicken breasts into the beaten eggs, then coat them with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Cook Chicken

  1. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Chicken

    Add the panko-crusted chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Prepare Salad

  1. 8

    Mix the Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the arugula, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

Serve

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Slice the cooked chicken breasts and arrange them on a plate. Top with the salad mixture and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.

  2. 11

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy chicken paillard!

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