Recipe: Dill-Scented Chicken Cutlets

DILL-SCENTED CHICKEN CUTLETS

2-1/4 lbs. ground chicken
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup KEY LIME JUICE
1 tbs. dried dill
1-1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Fresh dill sprigs for garnish, optional
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock

Place ground chicken, onions, 1 tbs. of key lime juice, dried dill, salt and pepper in large mixing bowl and mix well with spoon to combine. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties about 1/2-inch thick. Patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

When ready to saut patties, spread flour on dinner plate. Lightly dredge each patty in flour. Place 2 large, heavy skillets over medium-high heat and add 2 tbs. oil to each. When oil is hot, place 4 patties in each pan and saut until golden on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Lower heat to medium, cover each pan and cook cutlets for 5 minutes more. Remove patties to plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Keep heat on medium. Add 1-1/2 cups chicken stock to each skillet and whisk together stock with pan drippings. Simmer briskly, stirring often, until liquid has reduced about one third (about 3 to 4 minutes). Stir 1-1/2 tbs. lime juice into each pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, arrange cutlets on warm serving platter. Dab each with a little sauce and garnish with a sprig of dill. Pass remaining sauce separately.

Makes 8 servings.