Chicken Paillards with Schmaltz Bread Salad

Ingredients for Chicken Paillards with Schmaltz Bread Salad

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6–230g each)

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

• 45ml schmaltz (chicken fat) or extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 2 thick slices country-style white bread, torn into 1/4"–1/2" pieces (about 475ml loosely packed)

• 2 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced

• 3 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup parsley leaves with tender stems

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Working one at a time, pound chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or in a large resealable plastic bag to 1/2" thick; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon schmaltz in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high. Carefully place 1 chicken breast in skillet, laying it away from you, and cook until golden brown and nearly cooked through, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until cooked through, about 1 minute (second side will not brown). Transfer to a large plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon schmaltz and remaining cutlet.

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon schmaltz to same skillet. As soon as schmaltz is hot, add bread and toss to coat. Pour any accumulated juices from plate with chicken over bread and continue to cook bread, stirring constantly, until golden brown and outsides are lightly crisped but centres are still soft, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoons salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoons pepper and toss to combine. Remove skillet from heat.

Toss cucumbers, radishes, parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add bread and toss again to distribute.

Transfer chicken to a platter. Top with salad.

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