3-Ingredient Breaded Chicken Cutlets
These super easy breaded chicken cutlets are are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and an easy high protein dinner that you can get on the table in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect quick dinner paired with pasta or roasted vegetables for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 2 Shallow bowls
- Tongs (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 lb thin-sliced chicken breasts
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Pantry staples
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil (or 1-2 tbsp butter for extra flavor!)
Instructions
- Assemble the ingredients. Whisk the eggs in one of the shallow bowls. In the second shallow bowl, add the Italian breadcrumbs.
- Prep the chicken. Dip the chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Press the egg-coated chicken into the breadcrumbs. Flip and repeat on the other side. Press firmly so the crumbs stick on. You may have to flip and press several times until each side is well coated in the breadcrumbs.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all of the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets in a single layer. Work in batches if needed.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink on the inside.
- Serve and enjoy with pasta, rice, salad, or inside a sandwich!
Notes
- Thin-sliced chicken breasts cook quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking which will dry out the chicken.
- Make sure to coat the chicken breast very well with the egg mixture! Undercoating may cause the breadcrumbs to fall off more easily.
- Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Leftovers can be used in salads, sandwiches, and wraps throughout the week!
- On top of rice or pasta dishes
- On top of salad (chicken caesar salad is my fav!)
- Put it inside a sandwich or wrap
- Serve with your favorite veggies like breaded zucchini, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies
- Serve it with garlic bread or dinner rolls
- As a base for chicken parmesan