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Crispy Parmesan Crusted Lemon Butter Chicken Cutlets with Fresh Basil

Golden crunchy panko and parmesan crusted chicken cutlets pan-seared to perfection and drizzled with a velvety garlic herb lemon butter pan sauce. Ready in 25 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs (beaten with 1 tbsp water or milk)
  • 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
Velvety Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup rich chicken bone broth
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn or chiffonade
  • 1 medium fresh lemon, sliced into thin wheels for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: bowl 1 with all-purpose flour; bowl 2 with beaten eggs; bowl 3 with panko, grated parmesan cheese, and lemon zest mixed together.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour (shaking off excess), dip thoroughly in egg wash, and press firmly into the parmesan-panko mixture on both sides to coat completely.
  4. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to an elevated wire rack.
  5. Lower skillet heat to medium. Add minced garlic to pan drippings and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Simmer 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Swirl in cold cubed butter one piece at a time until sauce turns silky and glossy. Stir in fresh chopped parsley and basil.
  7. Slice crispy cutlets and spoon velvety lemon butter sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh basil and lemon wheels. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

For maximum crunch, always rest fried cutlets on a wire cooling rack rather than a plate to prevent steam from softening the crispy crust.

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