Chicken Frico with Gremolata

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This elegant chicken frico with gremolata is a sophisticated yet simple dish that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavours to your kitchen. The combination of tender grilled poultry and a crisp, salty parmesan wafer provides a wonderful contrast in textures, while the zesty gremolata adds a bright, herbaceous finish. By using lean chicken or turkey cutlets, this recipe remains light and nutritious without compromising on the deep, savoury notes provided by the aged Italian cheese.

As a diabetes-friendly main course, this dish is naturally low in carbohydrates and high in lean protein, making it an excellent choice for a healthy mid-week dinner or a dinner party centrepiece. The gremolata can be prepared in advance, and the cheese crisps can even be made a day ahead, allowing you to assemble this impressive meal in minutes. Serve alongside a fresh green salad or steamed seasonal vegetables for a complete, balanced meal.

Ingredients for Chicken Frico with Gremolata

120g finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
5 teaspoons grated lemon peel
4 small garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cucharaditas de pimienta negra recién molida
1/4 cucharadita de sal
12 (3- to 110g ) chicken or turkey cutlets, patted dry
45ml de aceite de oliva

How to make Chicken Frico with Gremolata

Preheat oven to 204°C. Sprinkle generous 2 tablespoons cheese on nonstick baking sheet; spread to 3 1/2-inch circle. Repeat with remaining cheese, spacing frico 1 inch apart. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Using metal spatula, loosen edges. Let stand 30 seconds. Transfer to platter. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in airtight container.

Toss parsley and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Set gremolata aside.

Preheat grill. Toss chicken and oil in large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide cutlets between 2 baking sheets. Grill 1 sheet until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Tent pan with foil; repeat with remaining cutlets.

Place 1 cutlet on plate; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons gremolata. Top with another cutlet; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons gremolata. Top with frico. Repeat with remaining cutlets, gremolata, and frico.

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