Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets (Fried to Perfection)
These crispy breaded chicken cutlets are fried to golden perfection with a crunchy coating and juicy center. An easy fried chicken cutlet recipe made with seasoned breadcrumbs and panko that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or chicken parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts boneless-skinless
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs Italian-style
- ½ cup breadcrumbs panko
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated -optional
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally and pound to ¼-inch thickness. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare three bowls: flour with half the seasonings, eggs with milk, and breadcrumbs with panko and remaining seasonings.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
- Let breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350–360°F.
- Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on a rack or paper towels and season lightly with salt.
Notes
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Notes
- Resting the breaded cutlets helps the coating stick.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature.
- Perfect for chicken parmesan or sandwiches.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 52gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 1018mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 5mg
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