Description
These Panko-Parmesan Chicken Cutlets are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. The combination of crunchy panko breadcrumbs and savory Parmesan cheese makes these cutlets irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Cutlets:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
Serving:
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Set up breading station: Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in the first dish. Beat eggs in the second. Combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in the third.
- Dredge: Coat each chicken breast in flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and press into panko-Parmesan mixture.
- Fry: Heat olive oil in a skillet, fry cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain and serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, place cutlets on a wire rack in a 250°F oven for 5–10 minutes after frying.
- You can also bake the cutlets at 425°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
