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Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets
Easy breaded Chicken Cutlets are a simple, but delicious entree for nearly any side. The crispy panko breading browns up beautifully in the skillet while the chicken stays moist and juicy. This 30-minute chicken recipe requires just a few pantry staples and can be frozen for an even faster, ready-to-cook dinner. Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or even salad greens for a filling and satisfying meal your family will love.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●whisk
- ●pan
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep the chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 8 thin cutlets. Place between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
tsp black pepper1/2
2
Make the breading station: In the first dish, add the plain flour. In the second dish, whisk together the eggs and water. In the third dish, combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
large eggs (plus 1 Tbsp water)2Italian seasoning1 tsp
3
Bread the cutlets: Dredge each cutlet lightly in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg wash, then press into the breadcrumb mixture so it adheres. Place on a tray and repeat. Let breaded cutlets rest 5–⏱️ 10 minutes to help the coating set.
4
Pan-fry: Add enough oil to a large skillet so it comes about halfway up the sides of the chicken. Heat over medium until the oil is shimmering and hot (a breadcrumb should sizzle immediately when dropped in. Keep the oil between 350-375˚F. Sauté about ⏱️ 2 minutes per side or until deep golden and the center reaches 165˚F on an instant thermometer. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt. Squeeze on some lemon juice and serve with more lemon wedges and parsley for garnish.
Lemon wedges (chopped parsley and coarse salt, for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
308 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
776 mg
protein Content
30 g
trans Fat Content
0.02 g
cholesterol Content
119 mg
carbohydrate Content
15 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
9 g
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