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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi with Crispy Chicken Cutlet
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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi with Crispy Chicken Cutlet
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Instructions
1
Cook gnocchi in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
Prepare three bowls: one with flour, salt, pepper, and half the garlic powder; one with scrambled eggs; one with breadcrumbs.
3
Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until crispy and golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
5
In a separate pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
6
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, remaining garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in lemon juice.
7
Whisk in ricotta, Parmesan, and chopped basil until fully incorporated.
8
Add cooked gnocchi and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir to combine and let cook for 2–3 minutes.
9
Serve pasta topped with sliced crispy chicken, more Parmesan, and fresh basil.
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Delicious!
Nov 4, 2025
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Achieve Gnocchi Perfection 🥔Test gnocchi doneness by dropping one into boiling water—it's ready when it floats, then wait 30 seconds more for the ideal tender texture without mushiness.
- Create a Silky Cream Sauce 🍋Reserve 1 cup of starchy gnocchi cooking water to emulsify into your cream sauce, replacing heavy cream gradually to achieve a luxurious, light consistency that coats the pasta perfectly.
- Maximize Chicken Crispness 🍗Double-dredge your chicken cutlets in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, and let them rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes before frying to ensure maximum crunch and crispiness.
- Balance Acidity Strategically 🫒Add fresh lemon juice in two stages: half when building the cream sauce and the remaining half just before serving to maintain bright, zesty flavor without the sauce breaking.
- Pound Chicken Evenly 🔨Use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to consistent ½-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking and preventing dry edges while the center remains tender and juicy.
Recipe Facts
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Low Sugar
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