**Crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets that are so thin and crispy, they'll practically melt in your mouth. These cutlets are made with simple ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
**You'll need:**
* Chicken breasts or thighs
* Eggs
* Flour
* Breadcrumbs
* Salt
* Pepper
* Garlic powder
* Onion powder
* Paprika
* Olive oil
* Lemon wedges
* Marinara sauce (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Slice** the chicken breasts or thighs into thin cutlets.
2. **Whisk** together the eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a shallow dish.
3. **Dip** the chicken cutlets in the egg mixture, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. **Heat** the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. **Cook** the chicken cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. **Serve** the chicken cutlets with lemon wedges and marinara sauce, if desired.
**Tips:**
* To make the chicken cutlets even thinner, use a meat mallet to pound them out before coating them in the egg and breadcrumb mixture.
* For a crispy coating, double-coat the chicken cutlets in the egg and breadcrumb mixture.
* Serve the chicken cutlets immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
* You can also bake the chicken cutlets in a preheated 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
**Other recipes in the article:**
* **Chicken Cutlets with Parmesan Cheese:** These cutlets are coated in a mixture of Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs, then pan-fried until golden brown.
* **Chicken Cutlets with Lemon and Herbs:** These cutlets are pan-fried and then finished with a lemony herb sauce.
* **Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Sauce:** These cutlets are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce until cooked through.
* **Chicken Cutlets with Dijon Mustard:** These cutlets are coated in a Dijon mustard sauce and then baked in the oven until golden brown.
* **Chicken Cutlets with BBQ Sauce:** These cutlets are grilled or pan-fried and then slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce.
CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLETS
Breaded chicken is fried up in a skillet with panko and parmesan for a sure hit every time!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Chicken Main Course
Time 34m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Freeze chicken breasts about 20 minutes or so.
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to ¼" thickness.
- Combine panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and garlic powder in a small shallow dish.
- Whisk egg in a separate bowl. Dip chicken in egg and then in the crumb mixture pressing to adhere.
- Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 385 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOM'S CHICKEN
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, chile flakes, nutmeg, salt, pepper and garlic. Place the chicken pieces in a resealable bag and pour the marinade in, coating all of the meat. Allow the chicken to marinate, refrigerated, 1 to 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Set up a grill for cooking with indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only. Allow the temperature to come up to 375 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place the chicken pieces skin-side up on the indirect-heat side of the grill and close the lid. Cook the chicken until almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Move the chicken pieces over to the direct heat side of the grill and cook until nicely charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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.
CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLETS
Give seasoned chicken cutlets a breadcrumb coating, fry them up and serve them with lemon wedges.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
- Pound each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle each with some thyme and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Put the breadcrumbs, flour and eggs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Coat each piece of chicken first in the flour, shaking off any excess, and then dip into the egg and finally transfer to the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat well. Set the pieces aside on a plate.
- Working in batches, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add one piece of chicken and cook until browned and crispy, flipping once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake until hot and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve with lemon wedges.
CRISPY EVERYTHING CHICKEN CUTLETS
This recipe is so named because everything bagel seasoning is one of the ingredients in the breadcrumb coating for the chicken. The seasoning consists of black and white sesame seeds, dried garlic and onion, sea salt and poppy seeds and adds a distinctive flavor.
Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the flour to a shallow bowl. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a second bowl. Mix the panko and everything bagel seasoning in a third bowl.
- Bread the chicken by dredging each cutlet first in the flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip into the egg wash, then cover in the seasoned panko.
- Add the butter and oil to the skillet. When the butter is melted, add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp (or registering 165 degrees F), 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a rack to rest.
- For the easy lemon dressing: While the chicken is cooking, add the olive oil, mustard, honey, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste to a mason jar and shake to combine.
- For the salad: Pour the dressing over the mixed greens in a bowl and toss. Add the greens to a platter, pile the chicken on top and garnish with the tomatoes and lemons. (Alternatively, add the undressed greens to a platter, drizzle on some of the dressing, pile the chicken on top, garnish with the tomatoes and lemons and serve with additional dressing on the side.)
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for best results.
- Slice the chicken breasts or thighs thinly against the grain for more tender cutlets.
- Tenderize the chicken with a meat mallet or rolling pin to make it even more tender.
- Use a mixture of flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to season the chicken cutlets.
- Dip the chicken cutlets in beaten eggs, then coat them in seasoned flour.
- Use a large skillet with a deep layer of oil for frying the chicken cutlets.
- Fry the chicken cutlets in batches over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the chicken cutlets on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the chicken cutlets hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Moms' Super Thin and Crispy Chicken Cutlets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. By following these tips, you can make sure that your chicken cutlets are crispy, juicy, and flavorful. Whether you serve them as a main course or an appetizer, these chicken cutlets are sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love