Description
Chicken cutlets are a delectable comfort food that features crispy, golden-brown exteriors and juicy, tender chicken inside. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen. Enhanced with a sweet-savory soy and honey sauce, these cutlets are perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve them alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Set up a breading station: one bowl with beaten eggs, another with panko mixed with Parmesan, and a third with seasoned flour.
- 3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, then coat with the panko mixture.
- 4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each cutlet until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- 5. Transfer cutlets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- 6. For the sauce, mix soy sauce and honey in a bowl until combined.
- 7. Serve hot, drizzled with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg