Description
Crispy Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets with a golden crust, fresh basil flavor, and juicy interior — a simple and delicious meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced into cutlets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and basil in a third.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs. You can bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes as a lighter option. Serve with salad or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: parmesan chicken, basil chicken, crispy chicken cutlets, easy dinner
