Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy chicken cutlets with this easy recipe that results in golden-brown, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts. Serve them with lemon wedges and parsley for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Cutlets:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or water
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture and coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the Cutlets: Heat oil in a skillet, add the chicken cutlets, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain the cutlets on a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs and double-dip the chicken in the egg and breadcrumb mixture.
- These cutlets are versatile and can be used in sandwiches, salads, or with pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
