Description
A beloved recipe for crispy chicken cutlets that are juicy and crunchy, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to about half an inch thick with a meat mallet.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with extra seasoning.
- Coat chicken in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sizzle a breadcrumb to test the oil.
- Cook cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before cooking. Ensure oil temperature is steady for crispy cutlets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crispy chicken cutlets, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner