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Italian Chicken Cutlets Recipe
Italian Chicken Cutlets are one of those simple family recipes that never really need many ingredients to be good. This is the way my grandmother used to make them: thin slices of chicken breast, eggs and homemade breadcrumbs. Nothing more.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into thin slices - 1.1 pound
- 200 g homemade breadcrumbs, plus more if needed - about 2 cups
- 2 large eggs
- fine salt - to taste
- 1 liter vegetable oil for frying - 4 cups
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breast into very thin slices, about 3 to 5 mm thick. The thinner the slices, the faster they cook and the more tender the cutlets will be.
- Crack the eggs into a shallow dish and beat them well with a fork.
- Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. I used breadcrumbs made from breadsticks, so they were already quite flavorful. If your breadcrumbs are plain, you can add a little salt to taste.
- Dip each chicken slice into the beaten eggs, coating both sides well. Let the excess egg drip off.
- Then place the chicken in the breadcrumbs.
- Press gently with your hands so the breadcrumbs stick well to the meat. Make sure each slice is completely coated on both sides.
- Heat the frying oil in a large pan until it reaches about 160°C (320°F).
- Fry the chicken cutlets, one or two at a time depending on the size of your pan, for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to remove the excess oil. Serve them hot with lemon wedges, a little extra salt for those who like it, and a fresh salad with lettuce and tomatoes.
Notes
The flavor of these chicken cutlets depends a lot on the breadcrumbs. Homemade breadcrumbs made from stale bread or breadsticks give a more rustic and uneven texture, with some fine crumbs and some larger pieces. This makes the coating especially crispy and flavorful.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 3446kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 366gSaturated Fat: 56gPolyunsaturated Fat: 94gMonounsaturated Fat: 207gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 397mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 119IUCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg
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