Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets
Delightful crispy chicken cutlets marinated in buttermilk and coated with a savory Parmesan crust, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by placing the chicken breasts in a large bowl and pouring buttermilk over them. Let this sit for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish, mixing thoroughly.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once the chicken has marinated, take each piece out of the buttermilk and coat it in the Parmesan mixture.
- Carefully place the coated chicken cutlets into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for about 4-6 minutes on each side, or until the cutlets are golden brown and cooked through.
- Finally, serve hot, and enjoy these crispy delights!
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs or blending with other Italian cheeses. Serve with lemon or marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg