Chicken scallopine with pomegranate and date salad

Chicken is universal comfort food and this week we match it with the delicious Domaine Fontaine Chassagne - Montrachet. This simple Chicken scallopine which is a delicious spin on a old favorite.

Ingredients - serves 4 - Prep time 45 mins

• 1-1½ cups breadcrumbs
  
• 4 skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
• Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
• bunch coriander, leaves picked
• bunch mint, leaves picked
• 6 fresh dates, seeded and cut into quarters
• tsp dried chilli flakes
• 1 large pomegranate, juiced and seeds reserved
• Juice of lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

Spread breadcrumbs on plate, brush chicken pieces lightly with water and coat both sides with the crumbs. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan, add chicken and cook for about two minutes on each side or until golden, then drain on paper towel (this may need to be done in batches).

For salad, combine coriander, mint, dates and chilli flakes in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk pomegranate juice, lemon juice, olive oil and season to taste. Pour about a third of the dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top chicken with salad, drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Savor one of life true pleasures a glass of chardonnay with a side serve of Chicken, enjoy!