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Chicken Cutlets

Golden brown chicken cutlets garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon slices.
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Crispy, golden, and juicy chicken cutlets made the Italian way. Breaded with seasoned Panko and cheese, then pan-fried to perfection for a quick and delicious dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded to ½ inch)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups Panko breadcrumbs or homemade breadcrumbs
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 1 ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally if not already thin. Pound each piece to ½ inch thick using a meat mallet.
  2. Season both sides of each cutlet with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with eggs whisked with water, cheese, salt, and pepper, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and cheese.
  4. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Press breadcrumbs firmly to adhere.
  5. Let breaded cutlets rest for 15–30 minutes to help coating stick.
  6. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Pan-fry chicken cutlets in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Transfer cooked cutlets to a wire rack to drain and stay crispy.
  9. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 250°F oven for up to 1 hour.

Notes

  • Use a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep cutlets crispy after frying.
  • Let breaded cutlets rest before frying for better breading adhesion.
  • Mix cheese into both egg wash and breadcrumbs for more flavor and crunch.
  • Freeze raw or cooked cutlets for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in oven, skillet, or air fryer—avoid the microwave.

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