Cheesy Italian Cutlets

⏱ 10 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken

These golden chicken cutlets are coated in a crisp mixture of Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then pan-fried until juicy. Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and a tender result. The dish is finished with a fresh lemon wedge for a bright, zesty note. It's a quick and satisfying meal that comes together in about 10 minutes, perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner.

Cheesy Italian Cutlets

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • lemon wedge

Method

  1. Put the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper and flatten them with a mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Lightly beat the eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
  4. Coat each chicken piece first in the beaten eggs, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Transfer the breaded cutlets to the refrigerator and chill them until you are almost ready to cook.
  6. Warm the butter and oil together in a large skillet until hot.
  7. Fry the cutlets for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the juices run clear.
  8. Accompany each cooked cutlet with a wedge of lemon for serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium624600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken
AuthorUnknownChef86