Crispy Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets
Delightful chicken cutlets with a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan coating, enhanced by fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken cutlets
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cutlets to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your dinner!
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor, and don’t overcrowd the skillet while frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg