Chicken cutlets with spicy coconut dressing

Don’t shake the can of coconut milk before opening it— you’ll use the layer of cream on top in this sweet and spicy dressing, which is mellowed by the cooling iceberg lettuce and rich dark-meat chicken. Transfer the unused coconut milk to a clean jar and refrigerate it for making soup or a curry (it will hold for several days). 2 servings From the Market Red jalapeño Chicken thighs Iceberg lettuce Cilantro Spin It Thin, boneless pork chops for the chicken 6 to 8 cups savoy cabbage leaves or romaine hearts instead of iceberg 2 English hothouse cucumbers or an 8-inch piece daikon, thinly sliced, instead of iceberg Mint and/or basil instead of cilantro At Home Garlic Ginger Unsweetened coconut milk Lime Salt Unsweetened shredded coconut Olive oil Spin It Thinly sliced shallot instead of garlic Unseasoned rice vinegar for lime juice Fish sauce in addition to salt for the dressing

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Step 1

In a large bowl, combine chile, garlic, ginger, coconut cream, and lime juice. Season with salt and stir to combine. Stir in coconut and taste dressing: It should be fairly tangy, spicy, and salty to balance the mild iceberg. Dressing may seize and seem very thick, but it will loosen up when tossed with the salad.

Step 2

Working with one thigh at a time, place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound out to ½-

Step 3

inch thickness. This will shorten cooking time and creates more surface area for crisping. Season cutlets on both sides with salt.

Step 4

Place a 10- or 12-inch skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add oil and when it shimmers, place cutlets carefully into pan and cook, undisturbed, until well browned on underside and almost completely cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken and cook for about 1 minute on second side. Transfer cutlets to a platter or two dinner plates.

Step 5

Add iceberg and cilantro to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Taste the lettuce and add more salt and/or lime juice if needed. Serve

Step 6

cutlets and salad with lime wedges for squeezing over.