Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Easily prepared crispy chicken cutlets with a delicious golden-brown crust, perfect for any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- Olive oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Next, set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour, then into the eggs, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the breaded chicken cutlets into the skillet and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Serve warm with a slice of lemon, if desired.
Notes
For variations, add herbs to breadcrumbs or try baking at 400°F for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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