Best Ever Chicken Cutlets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
489 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian
Best Ever Chicken Cutlets
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning a breadcrumb mixture with finely minced garlic, fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese, providing a savory and aromatic crust. Thin chicken breast pieces are pounded to uniform thickness, seasoned, and coated in flour, an egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mix. This method ensures even cooking and a crispy coating.
Frying the breaded cutlets in olive oil creates a golden brown crust while keeping the inside moist. The mix of cheeses enhances richness and saltiness, balanced by herbs and spices. The cutlets can be served plain with lemon, alongside a fresh salad, or topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella for a chicken parmesan variation.
Leftovers keep well wrapped in the refrigerator for up to five days or can be frozen for three months. Extra breadcrumbs can be saved for future batches, making this recipe efficient. The breading technique of using one hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet ingredients helps keep the process clean and consistent.
Ingredients
- 3 cups breadcrumbs homemade or panko
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely minced, fresh Italian flat leaf
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional, dried
- 1 ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese divided, finely grated, or parmesan cheese (or both
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 3 egg large
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 lbs chicken breast thinly sliced, boneless skinless
- extra virgin olive oil for frying
Notes
- Use one hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet while breading to keep it neat and prevent clumping on fingers.
- Serve cutlets simply with lemon or with tomato sauce and mozzarella for chicken parmesan.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Save leftover breadcrumbs in a zip-top bag for future use to reduce waste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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