Description
Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets are a crowd-pleaser that combines tender, juicy chicken with a perfectly crunchy coating. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, these cutlets are quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside fresh veggies for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about ½ inch thick.
- Set up a breading station with flour mixed with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three shallow dishes.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko, pressing gently for adherence.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the coated cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg