Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Crispy chicken cutlets are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a satisfying crunch and juicy tenderness in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, these golden-brown cutlets are easy to prepare and pair well with various sides. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Elevate your mealtime with this delightful recipe that brings warmth and joy to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking; otherwise, heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to about ½ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour, then the egg wash, and coat generously with breadcrumbs.
- Fry each cutlet in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. If baking, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet after frying.
- Let cooked cutlets rest on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg