Fried Chicken Cutlet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prep the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound them gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about ½ inch thick.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- 3
Prepare the Egg Wash
In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Set aside.
Breading Mixture
- 4
Prepare the Flour and Breadcrumbs
In a shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. In another shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil.
- 5
Bread the Chicken
Dip each seasoned chicken breast first into the flour, coating both sides, then into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing slightly to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
Frying
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 7
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken cutlets in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- 8
Drain the Chicken
Once fried, remove the chicken cutlets from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.