Description
Crispy Italian chicken cutlets deliver a symphony of Mediterranean flavors with golden-brown breaded perfection. Juicy chicken wrapped in seasoned breadcrumbs creates a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 package chicken cutlets (roughly 1 – 1.5 pounds / 450 – 680 grams)
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooking Fat:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gently flatten chicken cutlets to an even, paper-thin profile using a meat mallet, creating a uniform surface for consistent cooking and enhanced tenderness.
- Craft a zesty breading mixture by combining Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in a shallow vessel.
- Methodically coat each chicken cutlet by pressing it into the seasoned breadcrumb blend, ensuring comprehensive coverage and gently pressing crumbs to adhere securely.
- Prepare a culinary canvas by heating olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until the butter melts and the oil shimmers with potential.
- Delicately introduce breaded cutlets to the sizzling pan, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown masterpiece, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F.
- Transfer the perfectly crisp cutlets onto a wire rack, permitting excess oil to drip away and maintaining the breading’s delightful crunchiness.
- Present the cutlets alongside complementary accompaniments like pasta, vibrant salad, or roasted vegetables, creating a harmonious culinary experience.
- Preserve any remaining cutlets in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to three days, reheating carefully to maintain their original crisp texture.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly tender cutlets by gently pounding chicken to an even 1/4-inch thickness, preventing tough or uneven cooking.
- Create a flavor-packed breading by combining Panko, Parmesan, and Italian seasonings, which adds crispy texture and robust Mediterranean taste.
- Use a butter and olive oil blend for pan-frying to develop a rich golden crust and enhance the chicken’s overall flavor profile.
- Check chicken’s doneness by ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe and juicy meat every time.
- Preserve the cutlets’ crispiness by cooling on a wire rack after cooking, preventing soggy bottoms and maintaining a delightful crunch.
- Maximize leftovers by storing in an airtight container and reheating carefully to maintain the original texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg