These Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets are thin, juicy, and coated in a deeply flavorful parmesan-herb crust that fries up perfectly golden and crisp. This tried-and-tested recipe gives you restaurant-quality chicken with minimal effort, ideal for weeknight dinners, sandwiches, salads, or as a main dish with pasta or veggies.

📋 Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (or enough to shallow fry)

🍗 Instructions

Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs + 1 tablespoon water, and one with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning mixed together.
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to stay crisp. Serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Use panko for maximum crunch. Pound chicken lightly to even thickness for perfect cooking. Add extra Parmesan to the breading for a stronger flavor. Squeeze lemon over the hot cutlets for brightness.

🍴 Details

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Calories: ~320 per cutlet

Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets

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• Author: make-recipe
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)

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These crispy Parmesan crusted chicken cutlets are thin, juicy, and coated in a flavorful Parmesan-herb crust that fries up perfectly golden and crisp.

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Ingredients

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• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (or enough to shallow fry)

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Instructions

1. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs + 1 tablespoon water, and one with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning mixed together.
3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to stay crisp.
7. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use panko for maximum crunch. Pound chicken lightly to even thickness for perfect cooking. Add extra Parmesan to the breading for a stronger flavor. Squeeze lemon over the hot cutlets for brightness.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 30g
• Cholesterol: 200mg