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Close-up of two golden brown Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Lemon served on a white plate.

Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Lemon

Prepare these quick, pan-fried chicken cutlets for a simple main dish. They are seasoned, breaded, and finished with fresh lemon juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Use panko for extra crispiness
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Fry cutlets until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice over cutlets before serving.

Notes

Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness. Let chicken rest before frying for better texture. Serve with a side salad for balance.

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