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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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Golden, crispy chicken cutlets topped with a bright and rich lemon garlic butter sauce for a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • For the lemon garlic butter sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Prepare a breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a third.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook the cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  7. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth, simmering for 2–3 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in fresh parsley.
  10. Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the crispy chicken just before serving.

Notes

  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep the chicken crispy; cook in batches if needed.
  • Bake breaded cutlets at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes for a lighter version.
  • Add red pepper flakes for gentle heat or capers for a briny flavor.
  • Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.

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