Description
Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets are a delightful family favorite that combines a golden-brown crust with juicy, tender chicken. This dish not only satisfies your craving for crunch but also brings warmth and joy to any dining table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these cutlets are simple to make and will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded cutlets in hot oil for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg