Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Garlic Sauce
These crispy chicken cutlets with garlic sauce are the ultimate comfort food. Thinly pounded chicken is breaded in Panko and parmesan, fried to golden perfection, and topped with a rich homemade garlic cream sauce.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Meat mallet
- 3 Shallow Bowls
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken Breasts (sliced in half horizontally)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 large Eggs (beaten)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1 Lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces between plastic wrap and pound them until they are 1/4 inch thick.
- Set up three bowls. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in the first. Beat eggs in the second. Mix Panko and parmesan in the third.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, and press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack.
- Discard the frying oil and wipe the pan. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Stir in parsley.
- Serve the chicken immediately with the warm sauce poured over the top.
Notes
If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add a splash of water or chicken broth to thin it out to your desired consistency.