Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Parmesan

Name: Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Parmesan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless'}; {'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '284ml buttermilk'}; {'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '125g fresh breadcrumbs'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1 tsp celery salt'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp cayenne pepper'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1 tsp dried thyme'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '50g Parmesan cheese, grated'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley'}; {'group': 'For Frying', 'item': 'Oil for frying, such as groundnut oil'}

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Enjoy deliciously crispy chicken cutlets with a cheesy Parmesan crust! This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

1063 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Medium Italian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless'}
{'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '284ml buttermilk'}
{'group': 'Marinade', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '125g fresh breadcrumbs'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1 tsp celery salt'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp cayenne pepper'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1 tsp dried thyme'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '50g Parmesan cheese, grated'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley'}
{'group': 'For Frying', 'item': 'Oil for frying, such as groundnut oil'}

Preparation

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of cling film and flatten with a rolling pin until thin.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and Worcestershire sauce.
Add chicken to the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.

Cooking

Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F (150°C)) if keeping cutlets warm.
In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, celery salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, and Parmesan.
Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and press into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Fry chicken pieces for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Plating & Serving

Serve the crispy chicken cutlets sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Accompany with a side salad of baby spinach or rocket, diced tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan.
Optionally, add lemon wedges for squeezing over the chicken.

Notes

For a lighter option, use a mixture of yogurt and milk instead of buttermilk. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a low oven.

Suggested Sides

mixed green salad lemon wedges

Nutrition per Serving

1063 Calories

72.5g Protein 62% DV

28.0g Carbs 10% DV

72.5g Fat 93% DV

1.7g Fiber 5% DV

6.4g Sugars

665mg Sodium 44% DV

210mg Cholesterol 60% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Egg Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free