Description
Savor the taste of Italy with these classic Italian Chicken Cutlets. Perfectly breaded and fried to a golden crisp, they’re simple to make and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for a quick dinner, sandwich fillings, or a protein-packed salad topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup high smoke point oil (e.g., avocado oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into thirds. Pound each piece to even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Bread Chicken: Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In another dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and garlic powder. Dip each chicken piece in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated cheese and homemade breadcrumbs.
- Adjust cook time based on the thickness of the chicken slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 539 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 614mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 168mg