Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets
Delightfully crispy and juicy chicken cutlets infused with fragrant basil and Italian herbs, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch.
- Mix together the breadcrumbs with the Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each pounded chicken breast into the egg, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Dredge the egg-dipped cutlet in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the cutlets until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the cutlets to a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Notes
Serve with spaghetti, salad, or roasted vegetables. Leftover cutlets can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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