Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets: Easy, Juicy Comfort Food Delight
Delight in the rich flavors of Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets, a comforting dish that is easy to prepare and brings joy to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Dip each cutlet in the beaten eggs, then coat with the cheese and basil mixture.
- Finally, dip in breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cutlets to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Leftover cutlets can be enjoyed in sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg