How to Make Old-Fashioned Chicken Cutlets - A Step-by-Step Guide

Everyone loves a good old-fashioned chicken cutlet. These crispy, tender pieces of chicken are a classic comfort food that never goes out of style. Whether you're craving a simple and delicious weeknight meal or hosting a dinner party, old-fashioned chicken cutlets are always a hit.

What makes old-fashioned chicken cutlets so special is their perfect combination of flavors and textures. The crispy, golden-brown coating gives way to juicy, flavorful chicken that practically melts in yo...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • ½ cup salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 8 slices crustless bread, torn into large pieces
  • ¼ cup dried parsley
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup olive oil, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 24 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a large oven-proof plate on the bottom rack.
  • Dissolve salt and sugar in water in a 1-quart casserole dish. Place chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Pat chicken dry and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let air-dry for 10 minutes.
  • Place bread in a blender or food processor; blend until crumbly, about 30 seconds. Mix bread crumbs with parsley in a shallow dish.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish.
  • Beat eggs with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate shallow dish.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess; dip in the egg mixture and coat evenly in bread crumbs.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cutlets; cook until golden brown on the outside, no longer pink in the center, and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove warmed plate from the oven; placed cooked cutlets on the plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Nutrition

    731 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 630mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 314mg