Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlet
A foolproof recipe for making golden, crispy chicken cutlets that are juicy and satisfying, perfect for easy Italian comfort food.
Ingredients
For the chicken cutlets
- 4 pieces chicken breasts sliced and pounded thin
For the breading
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs can substitute with panko or crushed crackers
- 2 large eggs for dipping
- Salt to taste essential for flavor
- Oil for frying enough to cover halfway up the cutlet
Instructions
Preparation
- Let the chicken breasts warm up to room temperature before breading.
- Slice the chicken breasts thinly and pound them to an even thickness.
Breading the Chicken
- Dip the pounded chicken cutlets into the eggs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Dredge the egg-coated chicken in the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing firmly to ensure the coating sticks.
- Let the breaded cutlets rest for a few minutes to allow the breading to adhere.
Cooking
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken cutlets, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry each cutlet for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the fried cutlets to a wire rack to keep them crispy.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix in herbs or grated Parmesan with the bread crumbs. Avoid using boiling hot oil to prevent splatter.