Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups breadcrumbs (homemade or panko)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 ¼ cups grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (or both), divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Crumb Mixture: In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and ¾ cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, ½ cup of cheese, a pinch of salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Set Up the Breading Station: Arrange the flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture in separate bowls.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken into thin cutlets, then pound each piece to ½ inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each cutlet first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Pan-Fry the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden brown on each side, then drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken cutlets with a squeeze of lemon or serve them as a sandwich with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Italian rolls for a delicious chicken parm sandwich.
Notes
- Let the breaded chicken sit for 30 minutes before frying to help the breading adhere better.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even crispiness.
- Use a wire rack to drain the cutlets instead of paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 197mg
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