4Chicken cutletsor 2 chicken breast cut in half horizontally and evenly pounded to ¼" thickness
1cupAll purpose flour
1tablespoonCornstarch
2Eggsbeaten
1 ½cupsPanko breadcrumbs
½cupGrated Parmesan cheesenot shredded
2teaspoonsSaltdivided
½teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonDried Italian seasoning
1teaspoonPaprika
1teaspoonGarlic powder
Oil for frying
Lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken cutlets with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl or plate combine the flour and cornstarch, set aside. In a second shallow bowl or plate place the beaten eggs, set aside. In a third bowl or plate combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and the remaining seasonings.
Fill a large cast iron or heavy skillet with ¼" of oil and heat oil over medium heat.
Dip the cutlet first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. Then dip the floured cutlet into the egg mixture, letting any excess drop off, and finally dredge the cutlet into the breadcrumbs mixture, pressing them in to firmly adhere the crumbs.
Cooking 2 cutlets at a time so as not to crowd the pan, fry in the hot skillet for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165℉. Remove to a paper towel lined plate or a wire rack to drain off excess grease. Sprinkle with additional salt if desired. Repeat with remaining cutlets. Top with fresh chopped parsley and thin lemon slices for garnish.
Notes
What if I can't find chicken cutlets? If you can't find chicken cutlets you can make your own by cutting chicken breasts in half horizontally and pounding them out to an even ¼" thickness using a meat mallet, or heavy rolling pin. Be sure to place them in a gallon size zip top bag, or between two pieces of plastic wrap before pounding.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Cutlets can also be frozen tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350℉ oven until heated through to 165℉. Cutlets are best reheated in an air fryer at 400℉ for 5-7 minutes. This will give the most crispy results when reheating.