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Chicken Cutlets with Gravy

Chicken Cutlets with Gravy - perfectly seasoned, thin breaded chicken cutlets fried golden brown and served with mashed potatoes and homemade chicken gravy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Cutlets with Gravy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

For the Gravy:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

How to Make the Chicken:

  • Slice both chicken breasts down the side lengthwise cutting all the way through until until you have 4 thin chicken cutlets.
  • Cover the chicken with a piece of waxed paper and using the back of a mallet, pound them to about ¼ inch thin.
  • In three separate shallow bowls, add the flour, beaten eggs and then breadcrumbs.
  • Dip each chicken cutlet in the flour, then the beaten eggs and then in the 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 4 minutes on each side; just until they are golden brown, but don't cook all the way through.
  • Place the cast iron skillet into a preheated 375 degree oven for another 10 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Remove the baked chicken cutlets from the pan to a serving tray.

How to Prepare the Gravy:

  • Add the butter to the pan with the chicken drippings. Allow it to melt.
  • Then add the flour. Cook the flour for a minute or two until slightly browned.
  • Finally, add the chicken broth and cook until thickened.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken cutlets with thinly pounded turkey or pork for a unique flavor profile.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes instead of all-purpose flour for added crunch, with gluten-free options available.
  • Add mushrooms or caramelized onions to enhance the gravy's depth.
  • Stir in herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage to boost the overall flavor.
  • Use a Digital Meat Thermometer to make sure it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 786mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g