Italian Style Chicken Cutlets Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with these incredibly juicy Italian-style chicken cutlets! Forget dry ground chicken – our recipe uses butter and cream to create unbelievably moist and tender cutlets. Simple to make yet bursting with authentic Italian taste, these cutlets are the perfect weeknight meal. Serve with your favorite pasta and a side salad for a complete and balanced dinner. Pair with a crisp Beaujolais or a smooth Merlot for a truly unforgettable culinary experience. This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 501.3 kcal
Protein 68g
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Ingredients for Italian Style Chicken Cutlets

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How to Make Italian Style Chicken Cutlets

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, soak 1/2 cup bread crumbs in 1/2 cup half-and-half until the liquid is absorbed (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add 1 pound ground chicken, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 3 tablespoons (42g) room-temperature butter to the soaked bread crumbs. Mix well to combine.
  4. Place the chicken mixture in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.
  5. Remove the chicken mixture from the freezer. (It will still be soft).
  6. Shape the mixture into four oval cutlets, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  7. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  8. Coat each cutlet evenly with the Parmesan bread crumb mixture.
  9. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons (28g) butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
  10. Cook the cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  11. Serve immediately with your favorite pasta and salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

73g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Style Chicken Cutlets?

Italian Style Chicken Cutlets takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Style Chicken Cutlets?

Italian Style Chicken Cutlets has approximately 501.3 calories per serving, with about 68 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Style Chicken Cutlets?

The key ingredients for Italian Style Chicken Cutlets are White Bread, Half And Half, Ground Chicken, Egg, Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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