Chicken & Creamed Spinach

What you’ll need: 

for the chicken:
3- 4 Chicken Cutlets 
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Plain Flour
2 Large Eggs, beaten
3/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs

for the creamed spinach:
7oz Baby Spinach 
2 tbsp Butter
1-2 Small Regular Shallots
2 Cloves of Garlic, finely diced
2/3 cup Double/Heavy Cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/8 tsp White Pepper
1/8 tsp Salt

for serving:
sprinkling of Parmesan Cheese
2 Lemon Wedges, optional

How to make Chicken & Creamed Spinach:

for the Creamed Spinach

1. Add a light drizzle of oil to a large pan over medium heat then add the spinach (you may need to work in two batches). Use a wooden spoon to press down, then begin stirring until the spinach has wilted.

2. Remove and place in a bowl to one side, then use the spoon to press down on the spinach and squeeze out as much excess water as possible and soak up excess water with paper towel. 

3. Melt the butter into the pan then add the shallots.

4. Fry until soft and golden, then add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds or so. Pour in the cream then stir in the parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer and stir for a couple of minutes until everything thickens, then stir in the spinach. Check for seasoning and adjust if needed. The sauce might be a little thick at the start, but the spinach should thin it back out again.

   
   for the Chicken

   1. In a small bowl combine all of the chicken seasoning.

   2. Line up 3 large shallow dishes: first with flour + half of the seasoning mix, second with beaten egg and third with Panko + the rest of the seasoning mix. One by one, dredge the chicken through the flour, into the egg, then in the Panko, ensuring you thoroughly coat it at each stage. Give it a gentle shake then place to one side.

   3. Air fry 20 minutes at 400 degrees or until it hits 165 degrees internal 

   
   for serving

   1. Spoon the creamed spinach onto a large plate then place the crispy chicken on top. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if you want to, then dust over some extra parmesan. 

   I added some diced potatoes with olive oil, paprika and garlic salt and roasted in oven for 20 minutes at 425 for a side

   Enjoy! 

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