Description
Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets are crispy, golden, and packed with fresh herb flavor. Thin chicken cutlets are coated in a savory Parmesan and basil crust, then pan-seared to perfection—quick, simple, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets (thin-sliced chicken breasts)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into egg, then coat thoroughly in the Parmesan-basil breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve over pasta, alongside a fresh salad, or in a sandwich. For baking option, place on a lined baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: parmesan chicken, basil chicken cutlets, crispy chicken, easy chicken dinner