Italian Chicken Cutlets
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Carefully remove any moisture from the chicken breasts using a paper towel.
- 2Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
- 3Place each chicken piece between two sheets of parchment paper and pound it to a thickness of approximately ¼ to ½ inch using a meat tenderizer.
- 4Lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 5In a shallow medium bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- 6In a separate shallow medium bowl, combine the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh Italian parsley, then gently toss to mix.
- 7Dip one piece of chicken at a time into the egg mixture, coating both sides, and allow any excess to drip off.
- 8Transfer the egg-coated chicken to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to ensure both sides are fully coated.
- 9Repeat the breading process for all remaining chicken pieces.
- 10Heat peanut oil in a large shallow frying pan over medium-high heat until it's about ½ to 1 inch deep and forms small bubbles when a wooden spoon tip is inserted.
- 11Fry the breaded chicken breasts in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 12Transfer the fried chicken cutlets to a wire rack, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup peanut oil
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.33 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
- 1.5 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
Equipment
paper towelcutting boardknifeparchment papermeat tenderizerbox gratershallow medium size bowlforklarge shallow frying pantongswire rack
Tips
- Thin the chicken breasts to nearly see-through for optimal crispiness and even cooking.
- Adding fresh Italian parsley to the breadcrumbs is a non-negotiable for enhancing flavor.
- To check if the oil is hot enough, dip the tip of a wooden spoon into it; small bubbles forming around it indicate it's ready.
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