# Italian Chicken Cutlets

Thinly pounded chicken breasts are breaded with a flavorful mixture of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, then pan-fried to golden perfection, offering a crispy and savory dish.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Carefully remove any moisture from the chicken breasts using a paper towel.
2. Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
3. Place 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.
4. Lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5. In a shallow medium bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of salt.
6. In a separate shallow medium bowl, combine the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh Italian parsley, then gently toss to mix.
7. Dip one piece of chicken at a time into the egg mixture, coating both sides, and allow any excess to drip off.
8. Transfer the egg-coated chicken to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to ensure both sides are fully coated.
9. Repeat the breading process for all remaining chicken pieces.
10. Heat 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.
11. Fry the breaded chicken breasts in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
12. Transfer the fried chicken cutlets to a wire rack, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- paper towel
- cutting board
- knife
- parchment paper
- meat tenderizer
- box grater
- shallow medium size bowl
- fork
- large shallow frying pan
- tongs
- wire 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammymontgoms/video/7480272068542516486?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7562304036884710942
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a5cd1a95-31b3-41e2-82e8-73dc1cbcaae7
- Extracted: 2025-10-17

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