Crusted chicken cutlets are a delectable culinary delight that offer a crispy, flavorful outer layer encasing tender, succulent chicken. Whether you prefer a classic breadcrumb crust, a savory parmesan crust, or a tangy panko crust, the possibilities are endless. This article will guide you through the art of creating the perfect crusted chicken cutlets, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a mouthwatering dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS
We love chicken parmesan and are always searching for a new or different version of preparing. I watched America's Test Kitchen and thought WOW - have to try this and soon! Note: The chicken breasts will be easier to slice into cutlets if you freeze them for 15 minutes until firm but not fully frozen. To slice in half, place one hand on top of the breast to secure it, hold a chef's knife parallel to the cutting board, and slice through the middle of the breast horizontally. Note that 1/2 ounce of Parmesan is grated on the smallest holes of a box grater (or Microplane rasp grater); the remaining 6 ounces are shredded on the largest holes of the box grater (see photos below). We like the flavor that authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano lends to this recipe. Less-expensive DiGiorno Parmesan cheese can also be used, but the resulting cheese crust will be slightly saltier and chewier. Serve this chicken with a simple salad. Although the portion size (1 cutlet per person) might seem small, these cutlets are rather rich due to the cheese content. To make 8 cutlets, double the ingredients and cook the chicken in 4 batches, transferring the cooked cutlets to a warm oven and wiping out the skillet after each batch.
Provided by CindiJ
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 200 degrees. Place chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to even 1/4-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set wire rack on rimmed baking sheet. Whisk together 1/4 cup flour and grated Parmesan cheese in pie plate. In medium bowl, whisk egg whites and chives (if using) together until slightly foamy. In second pie plate, combine 2 cups shredded Parmesan and remaining tablespoon flour.
- Using tongs and working with 1 cutlet at a time, coat chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Transfer chicken to egg-white mixture; coat evenly and let excess run off. Coat chicken with shredded Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so that cheese adheres. Place on wire rack.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place 2 cutlets in skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook until cheese is pale golden brown, about 3 minutes. While chicken is cooking, use thin nonstick spatula to gently separate any cheesy edges that have melted together. Carefully flip cutlets and continue to cook until cheese is pale golden brown on second side and meat is no longer pink in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Wipe out skillet with paper towel and return to medium heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and cook remaining 2 cutlets.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.6, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 784.9, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 35.3
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS IN TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
This is a favorite that we have a couple times a month. I cut this out of a magazine years ago, not sure which one, back before I found Recipezaar.
Provided by anymouse
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Combine parmesan cheese and italian bread crumbs. Mix egg with small amount of water and dip chicken breasts in egg and then in the crumb mixture.
- In pan on medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil and saute chicken breasts for approximately 10 minutes each side. Remove chicken breasts and keep warm under tin foil. Add remaining butter and olive oil to same pan. Add garlic, saute for 2 minutes, add tomato sauce, tomato paste and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vermouth and cream. Serve chicken with sauce poured over, sprinkle chives on top and serve on any kind of cooked pasta.
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by hanley89
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and mustard. In a separate bowl, combine parmesan cheese, bread crumbs , salt and pepper. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Dip each chicken cutlet in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in bread crumb mixture. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken cutlets. 2. Heat 2 tbsps of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the cutlets. Cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.Repeat with remaining chicken cutlets, add more oil prior if needed
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH SCALLION BEURRE BLANC
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the scallions, white wine and 2 tablespoons cream in a saucepan over medium heat and reduce to 1/4 cup liquid, 5 to 6 minutes.
- While the sauce is working, beat egg and set chicken into it. Combine almonds, bread crumbs, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste, in a food processor and grind to combine. Cover a plate with plastic wrap to make for easy clean up after breading and pour almond and bread crumb mixture onto it. Remove chicken from the egg and coat in the bread crumb mixture.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Heat 3 tablespoons, 3 turns of the pan, oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add cutlets and cook 3 minutes on each side, transfer to a plate and cover with foil and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons cream into the sauce, a splash. Lower the heat on the sauce and whisk the butter into pot until it has incorporated. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
- Place 2 cutlets on each dinner plate and spoon a little beurre blanc sauce down over top of the cutlets.
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD
Cornmeal is a naturally gluten-free way to get deliciously crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets. For a super summery dinner, serve them with a shaved zucchini salad studded with mint, cashews, and ricotta salata.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Gluten-Free and Fresh Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Chicken Cornmeal Zucchini Mint Soy Free Peanut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Trim tops off zucchini. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, thinly slice lengthwise into wide ribbons; set aside.
- Whisk cornmeal, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and 1 tsp. salt in a wide shallow bowl. Whisk eggs, 1 Tbsp. mustard, and 2 Tbsp. water in another wide shallow bowl.
- Season cutlets on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Dip each in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl, then in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in 2 batches and adding more oil if needed, cook cutlets, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
- Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. mustard and 1/8 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add reserved zucchini ribbons and toss gently with your hands until ribbons are evenly coated with dressing. Add mint, cashews, and ricotta salata and toss just to combine.
- Transfer cutlets to a platter. Serve with zucchini salad alongside.
PRETZEL-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH CAULIFLOWER PURéE AND ARUGULA
These crunchy, salty, pretzel-coated chicken cutlets are lightened up by creamy cauliflower purée (a great substitute for mashed potatoes) and a crisp arugula salad. It all adds up to the perfect weeknight meal.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Chicken Leafy Green Quick & Easy Dinner Cauliflower 22-Minute Meals Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside. Fill a medium saucepan with 1/4 inch of water; add cauliflower and garlic and cover the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until florets are easily pierced with a paring knife, about 8 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat until it registers 350°F on a deep-fat thermometer, or until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled into the oil.
- While oil is heating, add pretzels to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until some crumbs are ground fine but some are still coarse pea-sized pieces. Spread pretzel crumbs on a large plate or another rimmed baking sheet. Wipe out bowl of food processor and reserve for cauliflower pureé.
- Place flour on another large plate or rimmed baking sheet and use a whisk to gently blend in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until blended. Working with one cutlet at a time, coat with flour on both sides, then dip in egg (allowing excess to drip off), then dredge in pretzel crumbs, pressing them to adhere.
- Working in batches if necessary, fry cutlets until golden brown and fully cooked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to wire rack to drain, and season them with salt.
- Once cauliflower and garlic are cooked and drained, add them to the bowl of the food processor along with the butter, milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Purée until smooth, adding more milk if necessary. Season to taste.
- To serve, divide arugula among four plates. Season with salt and pepper, a squeeze of lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil. Divide cauliflower purée among the plates, and top with chicken cutlets.
MATZO-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS
Using matzo--unleavened flatbread--for the coating makes this easy dinner recipe very Passover-friendly; water crackers are a good substitute.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat egg in a shallow dish. Mix crushed matzos, salt, and pepper in another shallow dish. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large cast-iron skillet until it registers 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Working with 1 at a time, dip cutlets into egg, then into matzo, pressing to adhere and coating both sides. Place 2 cutlets in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels. Repeat with remaining 2 cutlets. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
OAT-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS
Swap oats in for breadcrumbs and add umami-rich Grana Padano and fresh parsley to make a flavorful coating for chicken breasts. A quick turn in the skillet later, dinner is on the table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse 1/2 cup oats in a food processor until finely ground. Add cheese, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup oats. Pulse just to combine. Transfer mixture to a shallow bowl.
- Remove tenders from chicken; reserve for another use. Pound chicken to a 1/2-inch thickness. Coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover chicken in oat mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high. When it shimmers, add half of chicken in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Wipe skillet clean and repeat process with 2 more tablespoons oil and remaining chicken. Serve with greens.
ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH WILTED SPINACH-ORANGE SALAD
From Cook's Illustrated. "It should take about 10 seconds to process the almonds into fine crumbs-don't overprocess or the nuts will become oily. If you like, serve with couscous."
Provided by swissms
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly beat the eggs, mustard, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a shallow dish. Mix the almonds and panko in a separate shallow dish. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip the chicken into the egg mixture using tongs, turning to coat well and allowing excess to drip off. Drop the chicken into the nut mixture and press the nuts into the chicken with your fingers. Transfer the breaded chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a heavy-bottomed, 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Place the chicken in the skillet gently and cook until golden brown and crisp on the first side, about 2½ minutes. Using tongs, flip the chicken; reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the meat feels firm when pressed gently, the second side is deep golden brown and crisp, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and place the plate in the oven. Discard the oil in the skillet and, using tongs and paper towels, wipe the skillet clean.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the cleaned skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add the orange slices and cook until lightly browned around the edges, 1½ to 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, shallot, remaining ¼ teaspoon zest, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and allow residual heat to soften the shallot, 30 seconds. Pour the warm dressing with the oranges over the spinach and toss gently to wilt. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve it immediately with the salad and orange wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 176.6, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.4, Protein 11.6
CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS
Give your usual chicken cutlets a new kind of crust.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the egg in a shallow dish. Put your desired coating in a separate shallow dish. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Dip in the egg, letting the excess drip off, then firmly press in the coating, making sure to coat both sides.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, add the chicken and cook until crisp and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed if the coating is browning too quickly. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt.
PEPPER CRUSTED TURKEY (OR CHICKEN) CUTLETS WITH CHUTNEY SAUCE
Having tried lots of different recipes through adventure, events and tag games, I now find myself with a pantry full of condiments and spices that I like but don't use very often. That has recently lead me to find new dishes which are simple, healthy and take advantage of these ingredients. This originated from a turkey recipe website and includes my modifications. Though I prefer it with turkey, it works well with chicken cutlets. Preparation includes 30 minutes to chill the poultry. This recipe is 4 pts per serving.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crush peppercorns with a mortar with pestle or in a spice grinder until coarse. (If you have neither, place the peppercorns in a plastic ball and gently crush them with a rolling pin.) Pat peppercorns on both sides of turkey cutlets. Wrap cutlets flat in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- (Note: If you are using chicken, pound to even thinness prior to crusting them with pepper. ).
- In large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, saute poultry in olive oil 4 to 5 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Remove cutlets from pan and keep warm.
- Combine the broth, ginger and 3 tablespoons of finely minced scallion bottoms (white and light green part) together and put into the skillet. Stir scraping the bits from the pan. Cook for just a minute.
- Add the chutney and brandy and cook until warmed. If you like, you can chop the mango chunks in the chutney in advance.
- Plate each cutlet and place one quarter of sauce on top. Garnish with a small sprinkle of chopped scallion greens (tops).
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, use a combination of flour, bread crumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. The bread crumbs will absorb moisture and create a golden brown crust, while the Parmesan cheese will add a savory flavor.
- To prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan, make sure to coat it evenly in the egg wash before dredging it in the bread crumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat until it is golden brown and cooked through. If the heat is too high, the chicken will brown too quickly and the inside will not have a chance to cook properly.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Crusted chicken cutlets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect crusted chicken cutlets that will be a hit with your family and friends.
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