Description
Crispy golden Italian Chicken Cutlets bring Mediterranean sunshine to dinner tables with authentic flavors and irresistible crunch. Family-favorite comfort cuisine delivers simple elegance you’ll savor with each delightful, herb-seasoned bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 thin cutlets)
Breading Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Finishing:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or neutral oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing cutlets between protective layers and gently flattening to an even, uniform thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Create a comprehensive breading setup with three distinct shallow vessels: one for seasoned flour, another for egg wash mixture, and the final bowl containing a flavorful breadcrumb blend incorporating grated parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, and dried oregano.
- Carefully dredge each chicken cutlet through the stations, ensuring complete and even coating: first dust with flour, allowing excess to fall away, then immerse in egg mixture, and finally generously coat with seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to secure the breading.
- Warm a generous layer of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and appears ready for frying. Carefully place breaded cutlets into the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to maintain proper temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each cutlet for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches safe consumption levels.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked cutlets onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Plate the chicken cutlets with fresh chopped parsley sprinkled on top and accompany with bright, zesty lemon wedges for an elegant and flavorful presentation.
Notes
- Choose thin, evenly sized chicken cutlets to ensure consistent cooking and crispy breading throughout the meat.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help breading adhere better and create a crunchier exterior.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F for perfectly golden-brown cutlets without burning or undercooking.
- Substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg