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Perfect Chicken Cutlets

Easy, foolproof way to make golden brown, fork-tender chicken
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • extra virgin olive oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Place each chicken breast between two parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound thin using a kitchen mallet. 
  • Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. The oil should completely coat the bottom of the pan and then some.
  • Set up 3 shallow bowls. Pour flour into the first shallow bowl, then beaten eggs into the second bowl and bread crumbs into the third bowl.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then beaten egg mixture, then breadcrumbs.
  • Place chicken into the skillet. It should bubble gently around the edges. If it sizzles loudly, the oil is too hot and the heat should be reduced.
  • Cook until golden on each side, flipping after 6-7 minutes. Do not crowd the pan. Repeat the process with remaining cutlets.
  • Remove the cooked cutlets onto a wire rack fitted over a sheet pan or paper towels.
Keyword chicken, dinner, lunch
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