Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets
These crispy breaded chicken cutlets are everything you want in a weeknight dinner: fast, flavorful, and satisfyingly crunchy. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re endlessly versatile and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- Oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally, then again to make 8 pieces.
- Pound to ¼-inch thickness.
- Prepare 3 shallow dishes: flour with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry each cutlet 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken. Serve warm.
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Notes
Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken evenly.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet—work in batches to keep the cutlets crispy.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven to maintain crunch.