**Crispy and Moist Breaded Chicken Cutlets: A Culinary Delight for All Occasions**
Indulge in the culinary delight of crispy and moist breaded chicken cutlets, a versatile dish that caters to diverse tastes and occasions. These golden-brown cutlets, encased in a flavorful breading, offer a satisfying crunch with every bite, while the succulent chicken interior bursts with juicy tenderness. Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner, hosting a casual gathering, or seeking a delectable appetizer, these breaded chicken cutlets are sure to impress. Discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of crispiness and moistness, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. From classic Southern-fried chicken to tantalizing Parmesan-crusted cutlets, this article presents a collection of recipes that will elevate your culinary repertoire and leave your taste buds craving more.
BEST EVER CHICKEN CUTLETS
This recipe for Italian breaded Chicken Cutlets is the BEST you'll ever have! There a few key secrets to getting that crispy outer coating just right. Turn them into chicken parm, or my favorite, chicken Milanese!
Provided by Nicole Gaffney (ColeyCooks.com)
Categories chicken
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and 3/4 cup cheese to a medium shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then use your fingers to mix it together, working the garlic into the breadcrumbs until evenly distributed.
- In another medium, shallow bowl, whisk together 3 eggs with 1/2 cup cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon water until combined.
- Pour the flour into another shallow bowl or plate, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- Take one piece of thinly sliced chicken and place it on a cutting board. Place a piece of plastic wrap over top, then use a meat mallet to pound it out to be about 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Season each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up the breading station so that the chicken is on the far left, then next to it the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs, and then a landing plate or pan to hold the breaded chicken.
- Take a piece of chicken and dip it into the flour to coat on all sides, then tap off the excess (*See note).
- Next, dip it in the egg mixture and let the excess drip off.
- Transfer the chicken into the breadcrumbs. Be sure to press it down and move it around so that it's thoroughly coated. Place the chicken on the reserved plate, and repeat with the remaining pieces.
- Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat. Place 1-3 chicken breasts in at a time, depending on how many your pan can hold. Don't overcrowd the pan.
- Cook until golden brown on each side, then remove to a rack or paper towels to drain.
- Serve immediately, or place in a 250 degree F oven for up to 1 hour before serving to keep warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Sugar 5.3 g, Sodium 1006.1 mg, Fat 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 84.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 72.2 g, Cholesterol 312.4 mg
THE BEST CHICKEN CUTLETS
When we set out to create the best cutlets, we sought perfectly tender chicken that was flavorful and juicy -- not tasteless and dry -- with a crisp, breaded exterior that stayed put and didn't get soggy. After trying different methods, we found that a mix of panko and Pecorino Romano creates the salty, crunchy crust we crave, while dried spices in both the flour and breadcrumb mixtures ensure that our cutlets are never bland.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise making 8 roughly equal pieces. (They should look like large chicken tenders.) Place one sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Set up a standard breading station: mix the flour, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, if using, in a shallow dish.
- Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a second shallow dish.
- Mix the panko, Pecorino-Romano, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, the remaining 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge one piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Transfer the chicken back to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Line a clean baking sheet with a clean wire rack. Heat 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the clean wire rack, season with salt and hold in the oven at 200 degrees F to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and chicken, making 4 batches in total.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
MOIST CRISPY BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS
Plan ahead the chicken must be refrigerated in the buttermilk for at least 5 hours, this chicken is double-dipped for an extra crispy coating ---don't omit the baking powder in the breading mix!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 33m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk egg; add in buttermilk and 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; mix to combine.
- Add in chicken breasts, using hands turn to coat completely in the buttermilk.
- Refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
- In a shallow bowl combine all breading mixture together until well combined (an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch square baking pan works great for this).
- Prepare two plates or a jelly-roll pan (for placing the breaded chicken on).
- Place the chicken into a colinder and allow all the buttermilk mixture to drain.
- Dredge each chicken breast into the flour mixture until completely coated; transfer to a large plate or jelly-roll pan; allow to sit for 15 minutes then lightly coat once again into the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (use enough oil to generously coat the bottom of your skillet).
- Fry each breast until golden brown and cooked through.
MOM'S SUPER THIN AND CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLETS
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat the eggs and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow bowl. Set aside until ready to fry.
- In a food processor, pulse the breadcrumbs with the parsley, pecorino, granulated garlic and salt until just incorporated. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a shallow dish.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise. On a sturdy cutting board, place a piece of chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using a mallet or other blunt object, pound the chicken into a flat piece about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Heat 1 cup olive oil to 350 degrees F in a 14-inch cast-iron pan with the garlic cloves. Line a sheet tray with a wire rack.
- Working in an assembly line, dredge the cutlets in the egg and then the breading. Double-bread by going back to the egg wash and back into the breading. Add the first piece of breaded chicken to the preheated oil along with 1/2 stick butter. Once the butter is mostly melted, add another piece of chicken. Fry until an internal temperature of 160 degrees F is reached, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Add more oil and butter to the pan as needed while you fry the rest of your batches, allowing the oil to come back to heat between batches. Rest on the wire rack.
- Meanwhile, preheat a 10-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot, then place the lemon halves, cut-side down, directly in the pan and allow to caramelize, 1 to 2 minutes. Reserve for garnish.
- Place the chicken cutlets on a large platter and garnish with freshly grated pecorino, parsley leaves and caramelized lemon halves.
BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS
Make and share this Breaded Chicken Cutlets recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine flour with a pinch of salt. In another dish, whisk together egg, 1 tablespoons water, and a pinch of salt. In a third dish, stir together breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper.
- Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge cutlet in flour to coat completely, then shake off excess flour. Dip floured chicken in the egg mixture, turning to coat completely. Let excess drip off. Place cutlet in breadcrumb mixture, patting it in and turning it coat both sides. Shake off any excess crumbs before proceeding.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium; swirl to coat pan. Add 4 cutlets; cook until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken. Remove cutlets to serving tray. Squeeze juice of two lemons into bottom of skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and swirl until melted, scraping up any browned bits. Serve sauce with cutlets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 118.4, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 4.8
Tips for Making Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets:
- Use a meat mallet to tenderize the chicken breasts, making them more evenly thick and ensuring they cook evenly.
- For a crispier coating, double-coat the chicken cutlets in the breading mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken cutlets. This will help create a crispy crust and prevent the chicken from becoming greasy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken cutlets. This will cause the oil temperature to drop, resulting in soggy chicken.
- Drain the chicken cutlets on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Conclusion:
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can easily make this restaurant-quality dish at home. Serve the chicken cutlets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce, and enjoy!
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