Description
These Delicious Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with savory Parmesan and fresh basil flavor. A quick and elegant dinner that feels restaurant-quality at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/3 cup olive oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep chicken: Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness.
- Set up station: Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture (breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika) in separate bowls.
- Coat: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain: Place on paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh basil.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs and avoid overcrowding the pan. You can also bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18–20 minutes for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: parmesan chicken cutlets, basil chicken, crispy chicken cutlets, easy chicken dinner
