Perfectly Crispy Chicken Cutlets

It’s time to level up chicken breasts and turn them into flavorful and delicious crispy chicken cutlets! Perfectly seasoned, coated, and fried - this recipe will yield a tender and juicy chicken that will have your whole family asking for seconds.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Trim chicken of any unwanted fat. Horizontally cut chicken in half to make 2 thin cutlets per chicken breast. Lay cut chicken on countertop between two layers of plastic wrap. Pound out chicken until 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Spread flour into a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, whisk eggs together with milk. In an additional separate shallow dish, mix together Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings.
3. Pour about 1-2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, large skillet. Bring oil to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. While oil is coming to temperature, dredge chicken in flour to coat, then immediately dip into eggs, followed by panko mixture. Ensuring all parts of chicken are evenly coated.
5. Place breaded chicken into the hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes. Work in batches if needed, based on size of pan. Chicken should not crowd the pan.
6. Gently flip and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 Fahrenheit, and is browned and crisp.
7. Remove from oil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a lemon wedge and enjoy!

Air Fryer Instructions:

1. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place chicken pieces in the basket of the pre-heated air fryer. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip chicken pieces over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice.

Oven Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spritz chicken with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until 165 degrees Fahrenheit.