Description
These Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with savory herb flavor. Lightly breaded with Parmesan and fresh basil, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or sandwich base.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets (thinly sliced chicken breasts)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep chicken: Pat cutlets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, and garlic powder in a third.
- Coat chicken: Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain: Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges, salad, or pasta.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs. You can also bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: parmesan chicken cutlets, basil chicken, crispy chicken, easy chicken dinner
