Description
These Simple Italian Chicken Cutlets are crispy, golden, and packed with classic Italian flavor. Thin chicken cutlets are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then pan-fried until perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Perfect served with pasta, salad, or fresh lemon wedges for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets.
- Place chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about ¼-inch thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and water.
- In a second shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispy cutlets, let the breaded chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches the next day.
- Reheat in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 15 MINUTES
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: ITALIAN | AMERICAN