Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Chicken Cutlets with this easy-to-follow recipe. These pan-fried cutlets are perfectly seasoned and coated for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Breading station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Bread the cutlets: Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the cutlets: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- To keep cutlets warm, place them in a 250°F oven on a baking sheet. Alternatively, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes for a lighter version. Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
