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    Home » Recipes » Chicken & Turkey

    Easy Golden Chicken Cutlets with 7 Serving Ideas

    Published: Oct 18, 2011 · Last Updated: May 10, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Chicken cutlets cook in just a few minutes to a crisp, golden brown. Eat them as is or add your choice of a sauce or toppings. These chicken cutlets are incredibly versatile and an easy solution for a fast dinner. Be sure to make extra for lunch the next day.

    Golden chicken breast cutlets.
    Golden crispy chicken bre cutlets on a plate.

    Golden Chicken Cutlets

    Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, create cutlets by slicing them in half horizontally. This recipe, really more of a technique, is standard in my cooking repertoire. It’s simple, fast and versatile in terms of being adapted to what you feel like eating.

    slicing chicken breast into cutlets
    How to make basic chicken cutlets

    Take boneless, skinless chicken breasts and trim off any tenders. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, as in the photos. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Tip – season the chicken, not the flour, for better flavor.

    slicing chicken breast into cutlets
    Slicing chicken breast into cutlets.

    Flour For a Crispy Crust

    Dust cutlets lightly with coconut flour (for gluten-free) or white whole wheat flour. This light dusting gives the chicken a more golden color, crisp texture, and toasty flavor.

    Dusting chicken cutlets with flour
    Chicken cutlets dusted with flour.

    How to Cook Cutlets

    Heat a medium sauté pan or skillet over medium heat and add the oil or oil and butter mixture. Cook until the cutlets are golden brown on the first side then turn them and cook for another minute or two until they are done. They will feel firm to the touch, with just a little give to them.

    Note – if you are doing more quantity or have a smaller pan, don’t crowd the cutlets into the pan. Do them in two batches and keep the first batch warm for serving.

    Five Chicken Cutlet Flavor Variations

    After cooking the cutlets, turn them into the dinner you want. The variations are almost endless. Make it your own by trying these options:

    In the mood for Italian flavors?

    • Serve the cutlets with marinara and pasta. Next week I’ll post a recipe for Chicken Marsala using these cutlets.
    • Or try them with Chicken Parmesan
    • For a creamy, basil pesto sauce, use the pesto recipe from this post, warm a little up in a small saucepan with a little milk, half and half or almond milk until it is a pourable consistency.

    In the mood for Mexican flavors?

    • Top with Jack cheese, melt under the broiler briefly, then add avocado slices and salsa. Serve with spiced black or pinto beans.
    • For a dairy-free option, skip the cheese and stay with the avocado and salsa

    In the mood for Greek flavors?

    • Use the chicken cutlets to top a pile of fresh salad greens. Add tomatoes, feta cheese, black Greek olives, chopped cucumbers and a light vinaigrette for a light dinner or nice lunch. Add pita bread on the side.

    In the mood for Indian flavors?

    Serve the chicken cutlets with this curried nectarine chutney and rice.

    In the mood for tropical flavors?

    Serve it with this cool and refreshing pineapple mango salsa.

    Whatever you choose, make it your own and what your family enjoys.

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    Golden Chicken Cutlets

    Quick cooking chicken cutlets make for a fast dinner. The variations are almost endless depending on the sauces and side dishes that you choose. I list ideas in the body of the post. For gluten-free, use coconut flour or use whole wheat flour for a golden crust.  And make extra; cutlets make a great sandwich or topping for a green salad as lunch the next day.
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    Prep Time: 6 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: breast, chicken, Cutlet
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 319kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
    • ¼ teaspoon ses salt pepper and granulated garlic
    • ½ cup coconut flour or whole wheat flour or GF flour blend
    • 2 tablespoons oil - coconut, olive, avocado or combination oil and unsalted butter

    Instructions

    • Place the chicken breasts flat on your cutting surface with the rounded, smooth side facing up. Trim any tenders and set aside to cook with the cutlets. Place the palm of your hand gently but firmly on the chicken breast. Using a thin bladed, sharp knife (I use either a chef’s knife or a carving knife), slice the chicken breasts in equal halves horizontally, keeping your knife parallel to the cutting board.
    • Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Sprinkle flour over the chicken and lightly coat both sides. Shake off excess.
    • Heat a large saute or fry pan (about 11″-12″) over medium heat. Add olive oil or oil/butter combination. When it’s shimmering or bubbling and hot, add chicken cutlets, nicer side down first. Allow the cutlets to cook until they are golden. You can tell when they are almost ready to turn as the edges start to get white (cooked). Turn the cutlets and cook another minute or two, depending on how thick the cutlets are. When done, they will feel firm to the touch but still give just a little. Remove from the heat, top with sauce of choice if using, and enjoy.

    Notes

    See ideas in the body of the post on ideas for serving with Italian, Mexican, Greek or Indian flavors. Extra cutlets make great chicken sandwiches the next day or topping for a lunch salad. They hold well in the refrigerator and transport well for lunch at work or on the run.

    Nutrition

    Serving: -2 | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. rachelle boucher says

      October 18, 2011 at 4:44 pm

      simple, great options, love it!

      Reply
    2. Dr. Patrick Mahaney says

      October 19, 2011 at 5:45 am

      Another simply delicious and nutritious offering from the amazing culinary skills of Sally Cameron!

      Reply
    3. miriam gaenicke says

      October 19, 2011 at 4:28 pm

      I call this a chicken schnitzel. 🙂

      Reply

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