Description
Make tender chicken cutlets with a light, crunchy Parmesan crust using simple pan-frying techniques for a satisfying, lighter dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour all purpose
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half to get 4 thin cutlets. Cover cutlets with plastic wrap and pound them to ¼ inch thick pieces using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin.
- Season both sides of the cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Put flour in a wide, shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley flakes, and parmesan cheese in a third shallow bowl.
- Coat one cutlet at a time. Dip the cutlet in the flour, coating it well. Next, dip the cutlet in the eggs, shake off excess, and coat both sides in the panko breadcrumb mixture. Return the cutlet to the eggs to wet it again. Place it one last time in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure both sides are evenly coated.
- Optionally, let the cutlets sit in the fridge for about 20 minutes to help the coating stick.
- Add oil to a thick-bottomed pot or skillet to about ¼ inch deep. Heat oil on medium-high. Cook the breaded chicken in small batches on each side until golden, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 5 minutes per side).
- Place cooked chicken on a plate lined with paper towel. Serve.
Notes
- Using a high smoke point oil like avocado or peanut oil works best for frying.
- Pounding the chicken thin helps it cook quickly and evenly, keeping it tender.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets, Easy Dinner Recipes, Homemade Recipes, Quick Chicken, Parmesan Chicken, Panko Crusted