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Golden brown fried chicken cutlets served with fresh salad.
Crispy fried chicken cutlets served with mashed potatoes and salad.

Golden Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Breaded chicken breast is the champion of quick, crowd-pleasing dinners. Since chicken breast is lean, the breading serves a dual purpose: adding flavor and creating a protective seal to keep the moisture in. The secret lies in the thickness of the cutlets: too thick, and the coating burns before the center cooks; too thin, and it becomes like shoe leather.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan (skillet)
  • Meat mallet
  • Breading trays or shallow bowls

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and gently pound them under plastic wrap to an even thickness.

Tip: Flatten them without tearing the fibers so they cook evenly.
2 ✓

Salt the meat. Prepare your breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs (with a pinch of salt) in the second, and breadcrumbs in the third.

Tip: You can add a tablespoon of milk or sour cream to the eggs for a softer coating.
3 ✓

Bread the chicken: coat in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg (let drip), and press into breadcrumbs (gently).

Tip: Bread only right before frying, otherwise the crumbs will get soggy from the meat's moisture.
4 ✓

Fry in medium-hot oil until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).

Tip: Flip only once! Unnecessary turning cools the oil and can damage the coating.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it dry?
You cooked it too long. Chicken breast needs very little time. Remove it from the heat as soon as it's golden brown!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Breadcrumbs (plain)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)