Crispy Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Chicken Cutlets - Chicken breasts are sliced, pounded, breaded with a flavorful panko bread crumb coating and pan-fried until crisp and juicy!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prep the Chicken: With your knife parallel to the cutting board and one hand firm on top of a chicken breast, carefully slice it in half. Repeat with the other breast.
2. 2Pound the Chicken: Place a chicken cutlet between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound until its about 1/4" thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
3. 3Make the Dredges: Grab 3 shallow plates or bowls. In the first, mix the flour with the garlic powder and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs with the dijon mustard and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper in the second bowl. Finally, mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan, and remaining salt and pepper in the third bowl.
4. 4Coat the Cutlets: Grab a chicken cutlet and dredge it in flour to coat fully, then the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Set it aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining cutlets.
5. 5Cook: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cutlets. If you can't fit them all, do this in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
6. 6Serve: Serve the cutlets with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing.