Description
Extra Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets offer a delightful crunch and zesty flavor that transforms any meal into a celebratory feast. Biting into these golden, crispy cutlets reveals juicy chicken perfectly seasoned with fresh lemon and pepper. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- Oil for frying (about 1/2 inch in pan)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and cracked pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry each cutlet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg