Chicken Cutlets 20180228


Ingredients:

  • 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 cup Progresso Italian Breadcrumbs http://amzn.to/2rfChTf
    or
    1 cup Progresso Italian Panko Breadcrumbs http://amzn.to/2DfwzT2
    Tip: Use Italian breadcrumbs without dried cheese.  Progresso are the go-to here at easier4.me.
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions:

  • Cut chicken
    • Cut off 1/3 pointy end
    • Butterfly remaining 2/3 section
  • Pound chicken
    Tip: Optional, but highly recommended for best results!
  • Heat oven to 225 F
  • Heat oil in large frying pan or electric skillet to medium high ~ 335 F, at least 1/8″ oil coating entire surface
  • Combine eggs and milk, mix well
    Tip: Blend if you have time
  • Coat chicken with egg mixture
    Tip: You can coat them one at a time or coat them all in a large bowl
  • Coat each side of chicken with breadcrumb mixture
  • Add to pan trying to leave at least 3/4″ between pieces
  • Flip when you can see the outer edges beginning to turn whitish and the bottom is golden brown.
    Tip: Wait a few seconds between picking up the cutlet and putting it back down to let oil distribute below it
  • Cook until internal temp hits 165
  • Place on paper towel lined plate, uncoated paper plate, or perforated drying rack
  • Store in oven until all cutlets are cooked
  • Serve
  • Enjoy!

Implements used:

 

 

Leftover ideas:

  • Chicken parmigiana
  • Cold as-is
  • Heated as-is
  • In a sandwich
  • On top of a salad

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