🍗 Fried chicken cutlets
Fried chicken cutlets are thin slices of chicken breast that are breaded and fried until golden and crispy. They’re quick to cook and popular as a main dish, in sandwiches, or with pasta.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2–4 Chicken breast, pounded thin
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1–2 cups Bread crumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Oil for frying (Vegetable oil or canola)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Slice or pound chicken breasts to about 1–1.5 cm (½ inch) thickness.
- Set up a breading station
- Bowl 1: Flour mixed with salt and pepper
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: Bread crumbs (with paprika if using)
- Bread the chicken
- Coat chicken in flour → dip in eggs → coat with bread crumbs.
- Fry
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken cutlets 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 74 °C / 165 °F).
- Drain and serve
- Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
🌟 Tips
- For extra crispy cutlets, double-dip in egg and breadcrumbs.
- Serve with Lemon wedges or a dipping sauce like ranch or honey mustard.
- Can also bake in the oven at 200 °C (400 °F) for 20–25 minutes for a lighter version.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With Mashed potatoes and gravy
- In a sandwich with lettuce and tomato
- Sliced over a salad for a protein boost
✅ Fun fact: Thin chicken cutlets are popular worldwide under different names, such as “Chicken Milanese” in Italy and “Chicken Schnitzel” in Germany and Austria.
I can also provide:
- A garlic parmesan fried chicken cutlet recipe
- Tips for keeping cutlets crispy for later
- An air fryer version for less oil use
