Old-Fashioned Chicken Cutlets

Old-Fashioned Chicken Cutlets
  • PREP TIME
    40 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Relive the simple joys of classic comfort food with these crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets. A touch of sweetness and a perfect breading make these cutlets irresistible. Serve them as a main course with your favorite sides, or tuck them into a crusty roll for a satisfying sandwich.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    76 g
  • Cholesterol
    158 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    630 mg
  • Sugar
    28 g
  • Fat
    35 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a large oven-safe plate on the bottom rack. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Dissolve ½ cup salt and ½ cup sugar in water in a 1-quart casserole dish. Place chicken in salt-sugar solution; cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (35 minutes)

03

Step

Pat chicken dry; place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and air-dry for 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Place bread in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until crumbly, about 30 seconds. Combine bread crumbs and parsley in a shallow dish. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Place flour in a second shallow dish. Beat eggs and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a third shallow dish. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Season chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper. Dredge in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture; lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumb mixture to evenly coat on both sides. Place breaded cutlets, unstacked, onto a plate. (10 minutes)

07

Step

Heat remaining oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cutlets; cook until outsides are golden brown, no longer pink in centers, and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to the warmed plate. Repeat with remaining cutlets. (15 minutes)

For extra crispy cutlets, consider using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular bread crumbs.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the cutlets. This will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy cutlets. Cook in batches.
The salt-sugar brine is essential for juicy and flavorful chicken. Don't skip this step!
Ensure the chicken breasts are evenly pounded to ensure even cooking.

Adrian Gottlieb

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Rico Mcdermott

    Next time, I'll try adding a little garlic powder to the flour mixture for extra flavor.

  • Fernando Mcglynn

    I used Italian breadcrumbs and added some Parmesan cheese to the coating. Delicious!

  • Margaretta Runolfsson

    I made these for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone wanted the recipe.

  • Laurel Marks

    These were amazing! The sweet and salty brine made the chicken so tender and flavorful.

  • Ben Damore

    Brining the chicken is the key! I've tried other recipes without brining and this one is by far the best.

  • Elisha Thiel

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the cutlets turned out perfectly crispy.

  • Maverick Smith

    My kids loved these. They are now requesting it every week.

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