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Italian Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Italian Chicken Cutlets That Bring Comfort Home

These Italian Chicken Cutlets are a delicious, quick, and comforting dish perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cutlets
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crispy texture
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese can substitute with Pecorino Romano
  • 2 large eggs beaten well
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour whole wheat optional
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
For Frying
  • 1 cup oil vegetable or olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • meat mallet
  • three shallow dishes
  • large skillet
  • Candy thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch and set aside.
  2. Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  3. Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat Oil: Pour oil into a skillet to cover the bottom and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry Chicken: Cook each cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain: Remove cutlets and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  7. Serve: Plate with lemon wedges and parsley for a beautiful presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking, maintain oil temperature at 350°F for optimal frying, and let cutlets rest before frying.

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