Description
These Easy & Delicious Italian Chicken Cutlets are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with Italian flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner or to top salads and sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken cutlets in batches for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can prepare the cutlets ahead and freeze them before frying.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Serve with pasta, salad, or in a sandwich for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg