Description
Crispy Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets come together in about 30 minutes for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken between plastic wrap to an even thickness of ½ inch.
- Set up breading station with three dishes for flour, beaten eggs, and Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve optionally with lemon wedges.
Notes
Customize with your favorite spices or herbs. Great with a side of pasta or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg