Description
Crispy chicken cutlets deliver a golden-brown symphony of crunch and flavor, bringing Italian-American comfort to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned breading and quick pan-frying create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes for flour, whisked eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and generously season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Dip each chicken breast first into flour, ensuring complete and even coating with a light shake to remove excess.
- Submerge floured chicken into whisked eggs, allowing any extra to drip off gently.
- Carefully press chicken into breadcrumbs, rotating and patting to create a thick, uniform crispy exterior.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Gently place breaded cutlets into hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip cutlets and cook opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes to achieve even coloration.
- Transfer partially cooked cutlets to a preheated 400°F (200°C) baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring chicken is thoroughly cooked and maintains a crisp exterior.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly pounded to about 1/4-inch thickness for consistent cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Experiment with seasoned breadcrumbs or add grated Parmesan cheese to the coating for extra flavor complexity.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption without overcooking.
- For gluten-free option, swap wheat breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond meal for a crunchy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23-28 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg