🧄🧀 Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
Golden, Crunchy, Juicy & Packed with Flavor
These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets are the ultimate weeknight dinner win—quick to prepare, incredibly flavorful, and irresistibly crunchy. Thin chicken cutlets are coated in a savory blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and crispy panko breadcrumbs, then pan-fried or baked to golden perfection.
Perfect on their own, tucked into sandwiches, served over pasta, or paired with a fresh salad, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with simple pantry ingredients. Once you try them, they’ll become a regular on your dinner rotation.
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Breading
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
For Dredging
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2 large eggs
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2 tbsp milk or water
For Cooking
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3–4 tbsp olive oil or butter (for pan-frying)
🔪 Preparation
1. Prepare the Chicken
Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create thin cutlets, or place them between plastic wrap and gently pound to even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Thin cutlets cook faster and stay juicier while achieving maximum crispiness.
2. Set Up the Breading Station
In one bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
In another shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
3. Bread the Chicken
Dip each cutlet into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Press firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly. For extra crunch, press the coating on well.
🍳 Cooking Instructions
Pan-Fried Method (Extra Crispy)
Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets in batches.
Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.