Description
Delight in this flavorful Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets recipe, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
- Place the flour in a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken cutlets in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked cutlets to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cutlets in the preheated oven for an additional 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
- Serve the chicken cutlets with lemon wedges and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Substitute the chicken with eggplant slices for a vegetarian option, following the same breading and cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg