Description
Breaded chicken cutlets are the ultimate comfort food, providing a delightful crunch and juicy interior that can brighten any meal. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or celebratory gatherings, inviting everyone to the table with its golden-brown allure. With a straightforward recipe and versatile serving options, these cutlets promise to become a family favorite that creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb total)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (panko recommended for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap using a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken cutlets for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg