Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1/2–3/4 cup neutral oil (grapeseed, avocado, or vegetable), for shallow frying
- Flaky sea salt and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and Dijon mustard together until smooth. In a third bowl, combine panko with Parmesan.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture and let the excess drip off. Then, firmly press into the panko-Parmesan mixture to coat both sides. Place the coated cutlets on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat enough oil in a large skillet to come about 1/4 inch up the sides over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F. The oil should shimmer and breadcrumbs should sizzle when dropped in.
- Working in batches, fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer the cooked cutlets back to the wire rack to drain and maintain crispness.
- Lightly sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Allow the breaded cutlets to rest before frying for a crispier crust.
Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.