Best Breaded Chicken Cutlets With Stuffing Recipes

CRISPY BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese then transfer to a plate or shallow bowl.
• Place seasoned bread crumbs into a second shallow bowl.
• Beat eggs and milk in a third shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper
• Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, dredge in the seasoned breadcrumbs, shaking off the excess. Dip the breaded chicken back into the egg and coat with panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
• Pour the oil into a large heavy skillet to about ¼ inch deep and heat over medium-high heat.
• Working in 2 batches, Cook the chicken without turning until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Turn the chicken and cook until equally brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining cutlets, adding more oil to pan (as needed) between batches, until golden brown and cooked through.
• Transfer the cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Serve with lemon.

BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Pull chicken out of the fridge, and allow to come to room temp, for 15-20 minutes. Cover chicken with plastic wrap and pound to even thickness of ½ an inch. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to achieve this.
• Remove plastic, pat chicken dry with paper towels, and liberally season with salt and pepper.
• Take three pie plates, or shallow dishes, place Panko bread crumbs and parmesan in one, flour and paprika in another, and break eggs into the other one with garlic. Use a fork to mix together panko and parmesan, flour and paprika, then use the same fork to whisk eggs and garlic together until frothy.
• Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge in flour, shake off excess.
• Then dredge in eggs, and allow excess to drip off.
• Then dredge in panko crumbs, press gently to make sure crumbs adhere.
• Place chicken on a wire rack that is sprayed with a non-stick spray.
• Let chicken sit for 5 minutes to allow the coating to dry.
• Meanwhile, in a 12 inch non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, add oil, and heat until shimmering. You should have enough oil to go half way up the chicken breast cutlets in your pan, add or reduce oil as needed based on the pan you use.
• Cook cutlets in the oil 2 at a time, cooking until golden brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes. Then flip cutlets, reduce heat to medium, and cook until cutlets are a deep golden brown, and crisp. About 2 ½ -3 minutes longer.
• Use an instant read thermometer to ensure cutlets are cooked to 165 degrees internal temperature.
• Remove chicken cutlets from oil, and place on a paper towel lined plate.
• Repeat process with remaining chicken cutlets.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

STUFFED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare stuffing according to directions on package.
• Place 1 heaping Tablespoon of stuffing in center of cutlet. Roll up the cutlet and place in baking dish, seam side down. When all of the cutlets are rolled and in baking dish, spoon remaining stuffing on top of cutlets and in the dish. Mix 1/2 can of water to the gravy, and pour over the chicken and the stuffing.
• Place in oven and cook about 30 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.

BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make bread crumbs: Trim the crust off the bread and discard, tear bread into pieces. Spread bread out on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute to dry out the bread. (Alternately, spread the bread out on a baking sheet and dry in a preheated 300 degree F oven for 22 to 25 minutes.) Pulse the dried bread or crumbs in a food processor with the thyme, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
• With the flat side of a cook's knife or the smooth side of a meat-pounder, pound each breast to equal thickness. Put the flour, eggs, and the bread crumbs each separately in 3 shallow dishes. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dip each breast into the flour, then shake off the excess. Next, run the breast through the egg to coat it lightly and hold the chicken over the liquid to let any excess fall back into the bowl. Finally, lay the chicken in the bread crumbs, turn it over and press it into the breading to coat. Lay on a piece of waxed paper.
• Heat a large skillet (12 inches in diameter) over medium heat. Add the oil. Lay 2 chicken breasts smooth-side down in the pan. Cook the chicken without turning until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook until equally brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining 2 breasts. Transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Place all 4 breasts on a rack over a baking pan and bake until firm to the touch, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
• Serving suggestion: Lemon wedges, thyme sprigs for garnish .

BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine flour with a pinch of salt. In another dish, whisk together egg, 1 tablespoons water, and a pinch of salt. In a third dish, stir together breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper.
• Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge cutlet in flour to coat completely, then shake off excess flour. Dip floured chicken in the egg mixture, turning to coat completely. Let excess drip off. Place cutlet in breadcrumb mixture, patting it in and turning it coat both sides. Shake off any excess crumbs before proceeding.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium; swirl to coat pan. Add 4 cutlets; cook until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken. Remove cutlets to serving tray. Squeeze juice of two lemons into bottom of skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and swirl until melted, scraping up any browned bits. Serve sauce with cutlets.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a large oven-proof plate on the bottom rack.
• Dissolve salt and sugar in water in a 1-quart casserole dish. Place chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Pat chicken dry and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let air-dry for 10 minutes.
• Place bread in a blender or food processor; blend until crumbly, about 30 seconds. Mix bread crumbs with parsley in a shallow dish.
• Place flour in a shallow dish.
• Beat eggs with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate shallow dish.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess; dip in the egg mixture and coat evenly in bread crumbs.
• Heat the remaining oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cutlets; cook until golden brown on the outside, no longer pink in the center, and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove warmed plate from the oven; placed cooked cutlets on the plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken.

CRISP STUFFED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites, cornstarch, parsley and garlic until lumps dissolve and mixture is slightly foamy. Set aside.
• Brush one side of each chicken cutlet with mustard. Divide cheese and ham among 3 cutlets and place on mustard side. Top each with 1 tablespoon sauerkraut and 1/8 teaspoon caraway seeds. Arrange remaining 3 cutlets mustard-side down on top of sauerkraut to sandwich the ham and cheese. Press to seal.
• Dip stuffed cutlets in egg white mixture and dredge in bread crumbs. (You can do this several hours ahead and refrigerate until needed).
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place cutlets in hot pan and fry until dark brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; serve hot, with additional sauerkraut on the side.

ONE-DISH CHICKEN AND STUFFING BAKE

Steps:

• Mix water and butter. Add stuffing. Mix lightly.
• Spoon stuffing along center of 3-quart shallow baking dish. Arrange chicken on each side of stuffing and sprinkle with paprika.
• Mix soup, milk and parsley. Pour over chicken. Cover.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until done.

STUFFING STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in the bread crumbs, milk, herbs and celery mixture. Set aside., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread bread crumb mixture over chicken; roll up. Secure with toothpicks., Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Melt remaining butter and brush over chicken. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks.