Description
These Crispy Chicken Cutlets are a delightful combination of tender chicken with a crunchy coating, seasoned to perfection. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Cutlets:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- vegetable oil
Serving:
- lemon wedges and chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Set Up Breading Station: Prepare three shallow bowls for flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Cook in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- These cutlets are versatile and can be served in various ways.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan for a crispier result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
