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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- Place chicken breast on a cutting board, with the thicker side away from you.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.