Description
Breaded Chicken Cutlets are a delightful culinary experience, boasting a crispy golden exterior that gives way to tender, juicy chicken. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy every palate. With an array of dipping sauces to choose from, you can customize these cutlets to suit any occasion. Let’s turn your kitchen into a hub of flavor and joy with this simple recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the cutlets for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Experiment with different herbs or spices in the breadcrumb mixture for added flavor. For extra crunch, try using crushed cornflakes or adding grated cheese to the breadcrumbs.