This will help the layers of breading ingredients solidify and adhere better when the chicken is cooked.
Stick on chicken cutlets.
If you re frying heat the oil in a dutch oven or cast iron skillet.
Use your hands to press down on the breadcrumbs to help them adhere.
Flip the chicken and repeat.
Transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
You can use them in dishes like chicken marsala schnitzel or chicken parmesan next time you decide to cook chicken cutlets for dinner consider making your own from scratch instead of using the pre made frozen variety.
Place all 4 breasts on a rack over a baking pan and bake until firm to the touch about 6 to 8 minutes.
Well coated chicken is the key to crunchy cutlets so make sure the breading is patted down before cooking.
Scoop breadcrumbs from around the sides of the bowl up and onto the chicken.
While the chicken cutlets are baking melt 1 2 stick unsalted butter in a small saucepan.
How to make breaded chicken cutlets step by step.
First you need to bash your chicken breasts out thin or buy pre cut chicken cutlets from the supermarket for ease if they re available.
Don t worry if you make a few mistakes along the way.
To bash the chicken place one breast in between two pieces of cling film and beat it with a meat mallet or rolling pin until thin around 1 4 inch thick.
Working in batches if needed add the breaded chicken cutlets in single layer and cook until cooked through and lightly browned on both sides 4 to 5 minutes per side transfer the chicken onto a paper towel lined plate.
Add 1 3 cup hot sauce such as frank s and stir to combine.
Place the breaded chicken on a cooling rack or a platter and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
The trickiest part of the whole process is cutting the breast in half.
Make sure you use a sharp knife.
A chicken cutlet is simply a chicken breast that has been cut in half and pounded to an even thickness.
This will help cut and not tear the chicken.
Once the chicken is cooked slice it into.
Remove from the oven and serve.
After the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated in the breading mixture place them in the hot oil with plenty of space in between and let them be.
Lay the chicken flat in the breadcrumbs.
Arrange breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer on a large plate or separate layers with plastic wrap.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10 inch or larger skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.