Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Learn how to make perfect crispy chicken cutlets in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for golden-brown, delicious chicken cutlets everyone will love.
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- meat mallet
- shallow bowls
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- large skillet
- wire rack
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil or as needed for frying
- 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing each breast in half horizontally to create two thinner cutlets. Place each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until they are an even 1/4-inch thickness.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge one chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the egg wash, allowing the excess to drip off. Finally, press it firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides evenly. Place the breaded cutlet on a clean plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and a breadcrumb dropped in sizzles immediately. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, carefully add the cutlets and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked cutlets to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Keep warm in a low oven if frying subsequent batches. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.