Breaded Chicken Cutlets
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets with fragrant thyme and lemon zest, perfect for a quick family dinner or entertaining guests with flavorful, golden-brown coating.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, minced thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned bread crumbs each in separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
- Lay coated chicken breasts on a piece of wax paper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil.
- Cook two breasts at a time, placing smooth side down, about 2 minutes per side, until golden.
- Drain cooked chicken on paper towels or a rack.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until firm to touch, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
644
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).