How do you get breading to stick to the chicken cutlets?

It helps to let the breaded chicken cutlets rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before frying. This helps the breading adhere to the chicken and form a crust.

Why did my chicken cutlets turn out oily?

If the oil isn't hot enough, the breadcrumbs will absorb the oil and turn soggy, resulting in chicken cutlets that are more greasy than they are crispy. Make sure the oil has plenty of time to heat up before placing the chicken cutlets in the pan. It should look shimmery.Ho

How do you keep chicken cutlets crispy for a long time?

The best way to keep the chicken crispy is to set a rack on top of a sheet pan and allow the cutlets to drain on that rather than paper towels. You can keep them in a 250 degree F oven for up to an hour before serving to keep them hot and crispy.

Is it ok to fry chicken cutlets in olive oil?

Yes. A lot of people prefer to fry in a neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil because they have a higher smoke point, but I find they have a much better flavor when fried in olive oil. If you're not comfortable frying in all olive oil, try a 50-50 mixture of olive oil and vegetable oil instead.

Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets

Name: Best Ever Chicken Cutlets
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups homemade breadcrumbs or panko; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated; 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh Italian flat leaf parsely; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional); 3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese (or both); kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 3 large eggs; 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; olive oil for frying

Best Ever Chicken Cutlets

side view of a stack of thin breaded chicken breasts with a lemon

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5 from 26 reviews

This recipe for Italian breaded Chicken Cutlets is the BEST you'll ever have! There a few key secrets to getting that crispy outer coating just right. Turn them into chicken parm, or my favorite, chicken Milanese!

Author: Nicole Gaffney (ColeyCooks.com)
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: chicken
Method: fried
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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3 cups homemade breadcrumbs or panko
3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh Italian flat leaf parsely
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese (or both)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
olive oil for frying

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Instructions

Add the breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and 3/4 cup cheese to a medium shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then use your fingers to mix it together, working the garlic into the breadcrumbs until evenly distributed.
In another medium, shallow bowl, whisk together 3 eggs with 1/2 cup cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon water until combined.
Pour the flour into another shallow bowl or plate, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Take one piece of thinly sliced chicken and place it on a cutting board. Place a piece of plastic wrap over top, then use a meat mallet to pound it out to be about 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Season each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Set up the breading station so that the chicken is on the far left, then next to it the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs, and then a landing plate or pan to hold the breaded chicken.
Take a piece of chicken and dip it into the flour to coat on all sides, then tap off the excess (*See note).
Next, dip it in the egg mixture and let the excess drip off.
Transfer the chicken into the breadcrumbs. Be sure to press it down and move it around so that it's thoroughly coated. Place the chicken on the reserved plate, and repeat with the remaining pieces.
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat. Place 1-3 chicken breasts in at a time, depending on how many your pan can hold. Don't overcrowd the pan.
Cook until golden brown on each side, then remove to a rack or paper towels to drain.
Serve immediately, or place in a 250 degree F oven for up to 1 hour before serving to keep warm.

Notes

*When breading, I try to designate one hand for touching only dry things, like flour and breadcrumbs, and one hand for touching only wet, like the raw chicken and eggs. This prevents you from breading your fingers in the process.
Serve as is with a squeeze of lemon, with a tomato arugula salad, or smother with marinara and mozzarella to make chicken parm. This procedure also works equally as well with veal and pork.
Leftovers can be stored, wrapped tightly, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 823
Sugar: 5.3 g
Sodium: 1006.1 mg
Fat: 19.6 g
Carbohydrates: 84.2 g
Protein: 72.2 g
Cholesterol: 312.4 mg

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