Crispy Chicken Cutlets
These crispy chicken cutlets are what dreams are made of. They’re crispy on the outside, juicy in the center and perfect any night of the week.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, butterfly into four thin cutlets
- pinch kosher salt, season the chicken
- pinch black pepper, season the chicken
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil, for pan frying the chicken, more as needed
Breading
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Garnishes
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, serve on the side
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped small
Equipment
- 1 large non-stick pan
- 4 plates
- 1 plastic bag
- 1 mallet
Instructions
- Butterfly two chicken breasts, you’ll end up with four thin cutlets. Place the cutlets in a plastic bag (one at a time) pound them until they’re about ¼ inch thick. This allows for quick, even cooking. Once pounded, lightly season them with kosher salt and black pepper. Next, run them through the breading station.
- On the first plate, combine cornstarch, kosher salt and black pepper. Combine one egg and milk on the second plate. Whisk well. Then, combine panko, Italian breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese on the third plate. Dredge the cutlets through the cornstarch mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally the breading mixture. Make sure they are well coated during each stop.
- Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add the cutlets. But do not overcrowd you pan. Cook in batches if necessary. Pan fry for 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of you chicken. Serve hot with lemon and parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 320kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 125mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 527mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 348IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 103mg, Iron: 2mg