Lamb Schnitzel Sandwiches With Chunky Apple And Onion Chutney

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
• 5 apples, such as fuji, honey crisp, peeled and chopped
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 fluid ounce calvados or 1 fluid ounce apple brandy
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb loin chops, 1/4-inch thick, slightly pounded or 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cutlets
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• flour, for dredging
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream or 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• handful parsley, finely chopped
• vegetable oil, for frying
• lemon wedge
• 4 ciabatta rolls
• 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in saucepan over medium to medium-high heat and add onions and apples, cinnamon, bay, salt, pepper, a light sprinkle of nutmeg, sugar and lemon juice. cook to sauce-like consistency stirring occasionally 20-25 minutes, douse with liquor.
• 2 season lamb (or chicken) with salt and pepper and coat with flour, egg beaten with milk and breadcrumbs seasoned with nutmeg and parsley. shallow fry the cutlets in a thin layer of vegetable oil until crispy and golden. squeeze lemon juice over top of cutlets just before you're ready to build the sandwiches.
• 3 lightly toast the rolls under a broiler then divide the cutlets over the top of the toasted roll. spoon some apple-onion mixture over the top of the cutlets then top with shredded cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
• 4 serve with oil and vinegar slaw salad.