Crispy Italian Chicken Cutlets
These crispy Italian Chicken Cutlets, are also known as Chicken Milanese, and are a staple in Italian cuisine. They're perfectly crispy, golden-brown chicken breast cutlets that are a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- ½ cup Flour
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- On a clean work surface or cutting board, place the chicken breasts and cover them loosely with plastic wrap. Pound them thinly with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Prepare 3 shallow bowls with the whisked egg, flour and breadcrumbs. Season the flour with salt and pepper, and the breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Drench the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip them into a bowl with whisked egg.
- Coat the chicken cutlets evenly with the breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet, add a good layer of olive oil and turn to medium-high heat.
- Add the cutlets to the hot oil and turn the heat to medium-low. Fry until they're golden on both sides.
- Add the cooked cutlets on paper towel to absorb the excess oil and check a piece of chicken to make sure it's fully cooked before serving.
Notes
TIP: If you have leftover egg and breadcrumbs, mix them together until you get a thick paste. Shape into thin patties and fry in the same skillet as the chicken for a nice crispy savory treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 1.274mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 4mg
