Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets
Delicious Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets featuring crispy breadcrumb coating and fresh basil for a flavorful delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, etc.)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 Eggs
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the egg wash by beating the eggs in a bowl.
- Create the breadcrumb mixture by mixing breadcrumbs with chopped basil and Italian herbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in the egg wash, then in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the cutlets in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the fried cutlets to a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Serve with pasta or salad and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispy cutlets, consider double-coating with breadcrumbs. Feel free to experiment with herbs and spices!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg