Description
Breaded chicken cutlets offer a delightful crunch and tender juiciness in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Get ready to impress with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering ingredients and tools.
- Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about ½ inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg