Chicken Cutlets wtih Ham and Swiss

By á-47

Ingredients

• 8 small chicken cutlets (1 1/2 lb. total)
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tea. Dijon mustard
• 8 slices (thin) deli ham
• 8 slices (very thin) swiss cheese
• 2 tea. fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Season the chicken with 3/4 tea. salt and 1/4 tea. pepper. Coat the cutlets in the bread crumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere.

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the cutlets and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet. Repeat with the remaining oil and cutlets.

Heat broiler. Place the cooked cutlets on a foil-lined, broiler-proof baking sheet. Spread 1/2 tea. mustard on each cutlet. Top each with a slice of ham and cheese. Sprinkle with the thyme and broil until the cheese begins to brown, 2-3 minutes.