Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets (+video)
An Italian favorite, these Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets are crispy on the outside, tender, and juicy on the inside. So flavorful! The secret is in the breadcrumb mixture that creates the perfect flavor for these cutlets. An ideal meal for a busy weeknight dinner.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets
These are boneless thin, chicken cutlets dipped into an egg wash and coated with a flavorful bread crumb and cheese mixture. Then they are quickly shallow fried to a golden, crispy texture. It’s the perfect meal to serve your family! 😉
And, if you love these chicken cutlets? Then don’t miss our Parmesan Crusted Turkey Cutlets and Filet of Flounder Cutlets.
With our step-by-step photos and video, you’ll learn how to make these chicken cutlets in a matter of minutes.
Ingredients Needed:
For our recipe, you will need 6 simple ingredients, plus a package of chicken cutlets to make them very flavorful.
- skinless chicken cutlets
- plain bread crumbs
- grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley
- grated pecorino cheese
- eggs
- light cream
First, how do you pound the Chicken Cutlets?
- Place a sheet of wax paper (or parchment) on your cutting board or granite counter.
- Next, place the chicken cutlets onto the paper.
- Then place another sheet of wax paper to cover the chicken.
- Use a meat tenderizer to pound each cutlet. Remove and discard the wax paper.
Directions to Make Them: (*full recipe card below!)
Here are the directions to make parmesan-crusted chicken cutlets in just 5 easy steps!
1. First, take out 3 breading pans, or three mixing bowls.
2. Next, prepare the breadcrumb mixture in one pan and the egg mixture in another.
3. Take each chicken cutlet, one at a time, and dip it into the egg mixture. Allow the excess to drip back into the bowl.
4. Then dip into the breadcrumb mixture and lightly pad on both sides to coat evenly. Set each one onto a nearby plate.
5. Heat up the oil in a large skillet. When the oil is ready, gently place a few cutlets into the skillet. Fry them for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or longer if they are thicker. Drain on paper towels.
QUICK TIP: How can you tell when the oil is ready and hot? Just drop a few breadcrumbs into the oil. If it sizzles, the oil is ready. (see our notes below)
WATCH VIDEO: How to Make These Chicken Cutlets? (1-minute)
Frequent Questions & Answers:
1. Do We Need To Pound The Chicken Cutlets? Well, that depends. If they don’t come already “thin” from supermarket packages, or from the butcher, then yes it’s best to pound them before dredging.
2. How To Tell When Oil Is Ready To Fry? Usually, shallow oil in a skillet will heat up pretty quickly, about 1 to 2 minutes on moderate heat. Make sure the oil is hot before you add the cutlets. It’s best to drop a few small crumbs into the pan. If it starts to sizzle, then the oil is hot and ready.
3. How Long Does It Take To Fry Cutlets? If the chicken cutlets are very thin, they will need about 1 to 2 minutes on both sides. If they are a little on the thicker side, they will need 3 to 4 minutes per side. Don’t overcrowd the pan, or it will cool down the oil in the pan.
4. Can We Make These GLUTEN-FREE? Yes, you can! Use cornbread crumbs or any gluten-free bread crumbs you prefer.
5. What To Do With Leftover Bread Crumb Mixture? Most of the time, I place the leftover breadcrumb mixture in a small container, label it, and keep it chilled. Then use it for another chicken cutlet dinner the following week.
6. How To Reheat Chicken Cutlets? Place your already cooked cutlets onto a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper). Preheat your oven to 350F (180C), when the oven is ready, place the chicken cutlets on the middle rack for about 15 minutes or so. Remove and serve.
7. What Sides To Serve? Any of these side dishes will go well with our chicken cutlets:
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets are crispy on the outside, tender, and juicy on the inside. These delicious cutlets are ready in 30 minutes, which makes dinner a snap!
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 pounds of boneless, thin chicken cutlets (about 7 to 10 cutlets)
- 2 large eggs - lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp. half & half (or milk)
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. grated pecorino cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
- Optional: 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 cup of canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large (10 or 12-inch) non-stick skillet, pour the oil and leave it. Do not heat the oil, until all the cutlets have been prepared and ready to go. Then prepare a plate with two sheets of paper towels nearby.
Next, Prepare the Chicken Cutlets:
- Use three breading pans or two plates and one bow. One to use for the beaten eggs mixture, and the other for the bread crumb mixture.
- In the first pan, blend eggs with the milk. Set it aside.
- Next, in the second pan or bowl, use a fork (or spoon) to blend bread crumbs with both kinds of cheese, and parsley. If you prefer, you can stir in the garlic powder.
- Take each chicken cutlet, one at a time and dip it into the egg mixture and allow the excess to drip off back into the bowl. Then dip into the bread crumb mixture and lightly pad on both sides to coat evenly. Set them onto a nearby plate.
To Shallow Fry Chicken Cutlets:
- Turn on moderate heat under the skillet with oil. Wait one minute, and drop a few crumbs into the oil to see if the oil is hot and ready. When the crumb sizzles up, then the oil is ready.
- Place a few chicken cutlets into the skillet.
- Fry chicken cutlets on moderate heat for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until they are golden brown in color. Remove and allow them to drain on paper towels nearby.
- Continue until all the cutlets are done. Keep in mind, that if some cutlets are thicker than others, they will need to fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Then transfer to a serving platter and serve.
- Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Notes
See our Video or Photos in post!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6 servingsServing Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 368Total Fat: 31.7gCarbohydrates: 14.5gFiber: .7gSugar: 1.5gProtein: 7.2g
Happy Cooking! 🙂
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WOW These look fantastic I cant wait to try!
Thank you so much, Ben! This recipe is a good one, and easy to follow too! Enjoy!
Great idea Susan! I bet they will turn out delicious! Thanks so much 🙂
I’d love to try these in the air fryer! They look delicious!!