30-Minute Crispy Chicken Cutlets
30-Minute Crispy Chicken Cutlets are the perfect quick meal solution for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. With a flawlessly golden crust encasing juicy chicken, this dish is both visually appealing and packed with flavor. Serve it with a squeeze of fresh lemon and your choice of sides for an unforgettable dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing each breast between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick.
- Set up a breading station with flour seasoned with salt and pepper in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of bread crumbs, garlic powder, and paprika in a third dish.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip it into the eggs, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry cutlets for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg