Description
This authentic Italian Grandma’s Chicken Cutlet Recipe brings the taste of Italy into your kitchen with its crispy exterior and tender interior, seasoned perfectly to recall the warmth and tradition of an Italian grandmother’s cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Tenderize the chicken to even thickness.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dip each piece in beaten eggs, then dredge in a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy exterior, let the breaded chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying.
- Adjust the seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg