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Chicken Cutlets

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Slice each breast in half horizontally.
  2. Pound cutlets to 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a dish.
  4. Whisk eggs and milk in a second dish.
  5. Add breadcrumbs to a third dish.
  6. Dredge in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  7. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  8. Fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
  9. Rest on a wire rack and salt lightly.

Notes

Notes: Air fryer option, spray with olive oil and cook at 380°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Chicken is done at 165°F. Fry in batches and add a little more oil between batches if the pan gets dry.

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