BLT Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Mayonnaise

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy panko chicken crowned with warm bacon, tomatoes, and wilted greens, all dressed with rosemary-lemon mayo. The cumin seeds add a subtle earthiness that ties everything together. Fresh, satisfying, and ready in under thirty minutes.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 11/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 11 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 11/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 15 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 14 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 11 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 11 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
  • 11 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 14 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 11 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
  • 13 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1*Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Instructions

  1. Blend first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Season mayonnaise with salt and pepper.

  2. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add tomatoes and cumin. Increase heat; cook 2 minutes. Add greens; toss until barely wilted, about 1 minute. Sprinkle vinegar over and toss to blend; season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates.

  3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place panko in shallow bowl; press chicken into panko to coat on both sides. Heat oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through and golden, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken atop greens and serve with mayonnaise.