🍗 Classic Italian Chicken Cutlets

Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside chicken cutlets! This family favorite recipe gives you restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients. Perfect for dinner or sandwiches! 👩‍🍳

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: breaded chicken, chicken cutlets, chicken dinner, fried cutlets, Italian chicken, Pan-Fry, weeknight dinner

Servings: cutlets

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Tanya

Cost: 15$

Equipment

🔪 Meat mallet
🍳 Large skillet
📝 Paper towels
🥣 Shallow dishes for breading
🥄 Tongs
🌡️ Meat thermometer

Ingredients

For the cutlets:
3 🍗 chicken breasts halved horizontally
3 🥚 large eggs beaten
2 cups 🌾 Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup 🧀 grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup 🌾 all-purpose flour
1 tsp 🧂 salt
½ tsp 🌶️ black pepper
1 tsp 🧄 garlic powder
🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying
🍋 Lemon wedges for serving
🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place chicken between plastic wrap.
Pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
Season with salt and pepper.
Breading Station:
Dish 1: Flour seasoned with salt & pepper
Dish 2: Beaten eggs
Dish 3: Breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan & garlic powder
Cooking:
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Dredge chicken in flour.
Dip in egg wash.
Coat with breadcrumb mixture.
Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Drain on paper towels.

Notes

🌟 Don't skip pounding the chicken 🌟 Keep oil at 350°F 🌟 Don't overcrowd the pan 🌟 Use enough oil (1/4 inch deep) Storage Tips: ❄️ Refrigerate: Up to 3 days 🧊 Freeze: Up to 3 months ♨️ Reheat: In oven at 350°F until crispy

Pro Tips: 🔑 Pat chicken dry before breading 🔑 Let breaded cutlets rest 5 minutes before frying 🔑 Use one hand for wet, one for dry ingredients 🔑 Don't press breading - pat gently 🔑 Check internal temp (165°F)

Serving Suggestions: 🥗 Over arugula salad 🍝 With pasta 🥖 In a sandwich 🍅 With marinara sauce

Common Questions:
❓ Can I bake instead? Yes, 400°F for 20-25 minutes
❓ Can I use chicken tenders? Yes, reduce cooking time
❓ Make ahead? Best fresh, but can reheat
❓ Air fryer? 370°F for 12-14 minutes

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