Italian Fried Chicken Cutlets - thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts dredge in beaten eggs, two kinds of breadcrumbs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Crispy fried chicken that's ready in minutes.
This recipe is just one of my go-to chicken cutlet recipes. Let me show you how amazing dinner can be tonight when chicken is on the menu.
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Italian Fried Chicken Cutlets are great as a main meal or you can use them as a topping for salad; which is how I love enjoying them during the summer. If you have leftovers, turn them into sandwiches, like my Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich.
For more easy dinner ideas, check out all of our Family Favorite Chicken Recipes. And for ideas on what to serve with chicken, make sure you check out all side dishes for chicken cutlet recipes.
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Thin Chicken Cutlets
As with my other chicken cutlet recipes, you need to make sure you start out with thin chicken cutlets. So once you slice them in half, pound the chicken to about ¼ inch thickness.
Pounding the chicken thin helps to also tenderize the cutlets and helps them cook quickly and evenly. Which is the secret to getting dinner on the table fast!
For this recipe, I cook the chicken cutlets completely on top of the stove in a heavy duty skillet. That way they remain crispy.
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Step 1: How to Bread Chicken Cutlets for Frying
- In a shallow bowl, add the beaten eggs and the minced garlic.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese.
- Next, dip the chicken cutlets one at a time in the eggs and then in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure both sides of the chicken are covered in breadcrumbs.
Step 2: Cooking Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan and add the chicken cutlets to the hot oil.
- Allow them to cook in the oil for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165° F.
Step 3: Serving Tips
- Remove the chicken from the frying pan and place on a platter or baking try lined with parchment paper.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 4: What to Serve with Breaded Chicken Cutlets
The perfect side dish for this recipe is a salad served with either homemade Italian salad dressing or homemade ranch dressing.
If you're family wants more than just a salad, try a few of our favorites:
- My children love this easy recipe for Homemade Mac and Cheese as a side dish with chicken cutlets.
- Mashed potatoes with chicken cutlets is always delicious.
- Twice Baked Potatoes is another family favorite!
FREQUENTLY ASKED RECIPE QUESTIONS
After you place the chicken cutlet in the frying pan, gently lift the cutlet and tilt the pan a little so the oil gets underneath the cutlet. Then place the cutlet back down. Try not to flip the chicken too often. Once the chicken is browned on both sides, turn the heat down to medium so they continue to cook without burning.
When frying chicken cutlets, you want to use a high-heat oil like vegetable oil or canola oil. Olive oil is not recommended for frying because it will create too much smoke while the chicken is cooking.
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Italian Fried Chicken Cutlets
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Ingredients
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts; pounded thin
- ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and Pepper to season
- 2 eggs; slightly beaten
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
Method
- Lay the boneless skinless chicken breast on a cutting board that’s been lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Cover the chicken breasts with another sheet of parchment paper and using the smooth side of a mallet, gently pound the chicken until it is thin.
- In a shallow bowl, add the beaten eggs and the minced garlic.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the Panko bread crumbs, Italian seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Next, dip the chicken cutlets one at a time in the eggs and then into the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure both sides of the chicken are covered in breadcrumbs
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan and add the chicken cutlets to the hot oil. Allow them to cook in the oil for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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