These Breaded Chicken Cutlets are made with chicken breasts, dipped in flour, egg, breadcrumbs and fried until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It’s a quick and easy dinner idea everyone loves!
Place chicken on cutting board and slice each one in half, lengthwise.
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cover chicken with a sheet of saran wrap and pound each piece with a mallet, so it is even thickness throughout.
Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Prepare the breading station with 3 shallow dishes: one for flour, one for eggs and one for bread crumbs.
¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 large egg, ½ cup bread crumbs
Add garlic powder and paprika to bread crumbs and stir in. If you are using plain bread crumbs, add ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning as well.
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika
Dip each piece of chicken into flour, then eggs, lastly into bread crumbs. Place on a plate. Repeat with each piece. I find it easier to bread the chicken first, then fry. This way you won't burn the chicken while breading the remaining pieces.
Heat up oil in a large pan.
Fry 2 chicken cutlets at a time, until golden brown on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes. You don't want to overcrowd the pan.
Remove chicken onto a plate and keep warm until serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
parsley
Notes
Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese to bread crumbs; this will add even more crunch and a taste of toasted cheese
To bake: place breaded chicken breasts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in 400 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes; check the internal temperature of each chicken piece to make sure they are cooked through.
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.