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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with the Secret Ingredient
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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with the Secret Ingredient

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @tommy_bracco1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken cutlets (thinly sliced, patted dry)Meat600 g
  • eggs (cracked and beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • milk (a splash)Dairy30 ml
  • salt (to season)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g
  • panko breadcrumbsBakery120 g
  • seasoned breadcrumbsBakery60 g
  • Parmigiano Reggiano (finely grated)Dairy50 g
  • cornstarch (2 tablespoons)Pantry16 g
  • powdered sugar (a pinch)Pantry5 g
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry120 ml

per serving

Nutrition

576kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
36 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the egg wash

    • Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a splash of milk.
    Step 2

  3. Make the breadcrumb mix

    • Combine the panko breadcrumbs, seasoned breadcrumbs and grated Parmigiano Reggiano in a bowl.
    • Add the secret ingredient: cornstarch, which makes the cutlets extra crispy.
    • Finish with a pinch of powdered sugar and mix well.
    Step 3

  4. Coat the cutlets

    • Dip each cutlet in the egg wash, then press it firmly into the breadcrumb mixture so it sticks well.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the cutlets

    • Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the cutlets until golden and crispy on both sides.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Drain the cutlets on paper towels and serve hot, with mashed potatoes.
    Step 6
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