Description
Quick and easy Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets that transform a classic dish into a flavorful masterpiece in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl.
- Mix breadcrumbs, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in another bowl.
- Dip cutlets in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry cutlets until golden and cooked through (3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with sides of your choice.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, try using almond flour or panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 300mg