Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for crispy chicken cutlets:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (you can use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (vegetable oil or canola oil works well)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Start by preparing the chicken breasts. If they’re thick, you can use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness, around Β½ inch thick. This ensures they cook evenly and quickly.
- Season the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Set Up Your Breading Station:
- Set up three shallow dishes. Place the flour in one dish, beat the eggs in another dish, and mix the breadcrumbs with a bit of salt and pepper in the third dish.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, making sure it’s fully coated.
- Finally, coat the chicken with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat about Β½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet. Be cautious not to overcrowd the skillet; you may need to fry them in batches.
- Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165Β°F (75Β°C).
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the crispy chicken cutlets hot, with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad. They also make great sandwich fillings!
Enjoy your delicious crispy chicken cutlets!
