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Italian Chicken Cutlets

Irresistibly Crispy Italian Chicken Cutlets You’ll Love

These Italian Chicken Cutlets are a deliciously crispy and juicy dish that every family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cutlets
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
  • ½ cup flour seasoned; gluten-free if desired
  • 2 large eggs beaten well
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs panko or Italian-seasoned
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or substitute with basil and oregano
  • to taste teaspoon salt
  • to taste teaspoon pepper
For Cooking
  • ½ cup cooking oil e.g., olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • three shallow dishes
  • meat mallet
  • thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a plastic bag and pounding them to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  2. Create a breading station by setting out three shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Coat one pounded chicken breast thoroughly in the seasoned flour, shake off any excess, dip in the egg mixture, then transfer to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
  4. Allow the breaded chicken cutlets to rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes.
  5. In a large skillet, pour enough cooking oil to reach a depth of about ¼ inch and heat it over medium-high heat to around 350°F.
  6. Carefully place the breaded chicken cutlets into the hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Transfer the crispy chicken cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chicken cutlets are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings. Serve with marinara or creamy alfredo.

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