Description
These Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets are crispy, savory, and full of flavor from fresh basil and Parmesan. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, they’re easy to prepare and pair well with many side dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil, enough for frying
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and basil.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken cutlets for 5–7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from the pan and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use crushed nuts in the breadcrumb mixture for extra crunch.
- Bake at 400°F for a lighter version.
- Try using different herbs like oregano or thyme for a flavor twist.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Freeze cooked cutlets for up to 3 months; reheat directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
