Description
Crispy and flavorful Italian chicken cutlets coated with a golden parmesan crust. A simple yet delicious dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Beat eggs in another shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Serve with lemon wedges for brightness.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Italian chicken, parmesan crust, easy dinner, crispy chicken