How to Make Chicken Cutlets

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    258 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make Chicken Cutlets

Learn how to make chicken cutlets out of chicken breasts, so you can make all of your favorite chicken cutlet recipes for dinner. This simple technique gives you thin pieces of chicken that cook fast and taste great!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
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Instructions

  1. Place chicken breast on a cutting board, with the thicker side away from you.
  2. Place your hand firmly on top of the chicken, on the opposite side of where you're starting the cut. Instead of gripping the chicken, position your fingers upwards with your palm in place.
  3. Position your knife in the middle of the chicken, horizontally, towards the top (thicker side). The knife should be parallel the board, so you will be cutting inwards.
  4. Cut into the chicken breast lengthwise. As you move inward from the thickest section, begin to position your knife slightly downwards. This will help to create two evenly-sized pieces. Cut all the way through.
  5. To finish the cutlets, you'll likely want to pound them to flatten them out to a more even thickness. Place it between two pieces of plastic wrap, and use a mallet meat tenderizer to pound it until it's even.

Notes

  • Use a sharp, sturdy, good-quality knife. I recommend using a Chef’s knife.
  • To make your own chicken cutlets, you'll need to start with boneless chicken breast, not a whole breast (otherwise you'll need to remove the bone and separate into halves first).
  • You can cut these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge or freezer until ready to cook.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 262mg (11%) Potassium 836mg (24%) Vitamin A 68IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Potassium 836mg 18%
Vitamin A 68IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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