Description
These Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Cutlets are bursting with flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for a quick dinner. Made with chicken breasts, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and tasty seasonings, they make the ideal comfort food for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 8 oz chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1–1/2 cups gluten-free panko-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup neutral high-heat cooking oil such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil
Instructions
- Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and slice them into strips about 3/4 – 1" wide, getting 4 slices from each 8oz breast.
- Lay one chicken strip cut side up on a cutting board and cover it with plastic wrap.
- Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken strip as thin as possible without tearing it. Repeat with all chicken strips and place them on a platter or half sheet pan.
- Season each cutlet lightly with salt and pepper before refrigerating while preparing the breading station.
Notes
For best results, choose high-quality gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
Adjust seasoning based on personal preference before frying the cutlets.
Ensure the oils are sufficiently heated before frying for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
