Description
Crispy, juicy, and golden brown—these Easy Chicken Cutlets are your new go-to for weeknight dinners or impromptu family meals. They cook up in under 30 minutes and deliver restaurant-style flavor with simple pantry ingredients. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner, looking for satisfying lunch ideas, or need an easy recipe to prep ahead, this crunchy cutlet recipe fits the bill. Perfect with mashed potatoes, pasta, or inside a sandwich, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish full of flavor and flexibility. This is one of those food ideas that just keeps giving!
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 and 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup olive oil or neutral oil for frying
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally, then pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
2. Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
5. Drain on paper towels, garnish if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Let the breaded chicken sit for 10 minutes before frying to help the coating stick better.
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the cooked cutlets before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken cutlets, crispy chicken, easy dinner, quick meal, family meal