Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of homemade breaded chicken cutlets! This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees juicy, tender chicken enveloped in a golden, crispy coating. Perfect for family dinners or quick lunches, these cutlets can be paired with your favorite sides or served in sandwiches. Create cherished memories around the dinner table with this delightful dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Setup Breading Station: In three shallow bowls, set up flour mixed with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Cutlets: Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into eggs, then press into breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Cook: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, double-dip your chicken in egg and breadcrumbs. - Spice it up by adding paprika or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F until crisp.