Make a batch of these Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets and you’ll get rave reviews every time. Loved by kids and adults alike, it makes a great go to fried chicken recipe!
Fried chicken of all varieties is always a welcomed dish. It’s so versatile and you can serve it with salads like the Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad or the Classic Caprese Salad. It’s also great for picnics, lunches, to go in sandwiches, wraps and so much more!
What’s this Fried Chicken Like
- Difficulty – This is a pretty straightforward and easy recipe. The only point I would make is that you have to pay attention to the temperature of the oil when frying.
- Taste – Perfectly seasoned and crispy, while being tender on the inside.
- Serving – This recipe makes four good sized servings and can be served with many side dishes like the Spiced Roasted Potatoes. It can even be served at room temperature.
Ingredients
- Chicken – I used chicken cutlets that were about 1/2 inch thick.
- Eggs – eggs are used to coat the chicken.
- Bread crumbs – I used very fine store bought bread crumbs for this chicken.
- Seasonings – I made a seasoning blend from onion powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Oil – Vegetable oil is used to fry the chicken.
REMEMBER, The full recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Instructions
- Prepare bread crumb mixture – On a large plate or bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Coat chicken – Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Pat dry your chicken and then dip each piece into the egg, coat in the bread crumbs. Then repeat by dipping in egg and coating in bread crumbs again. Repeat for all chicken and place on a plate.
- Fry chicken – In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, heat about 2 inches of the oil over medium high heat for about 5 minutes. Put the chicken pieces in the hot oil and cook on each side for about 3 minutes.
- Drain and serve – Remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat for remaining chicken. Serve straight away with your favourite dipping sauces.
Recipe Notes
- Type of oil – it’s best to use vegetable oil or canola oil for frying chicken. Avoid olive oil or avocado oil. Slowly heat the oil to 350 degrees to 375 degrees f. You can use an oil thermometer if you like to get an accurate reading.
- Check while cooking – if you notice your chicken is browning too quickly, you may need to decrease the temperature a little. Alternatively, if it isn’t sizzling, make sure to up the temperature. As the chicken keeps cooking, the oil gets hotter. When new chicken is added, it gets cooler. Maintain a temperature that feels right for that nice golden brown color.
- If your oil gets dirty – add some additional oil to the pan to clarify it a little bit. Note that this will temporarily cool the temperature of the oil.
Substitutions
- Chicken– I used chicken cutlets for this recipe that were about 1/2 inch in thickness. Alternatively, you can use chicken tenders, or even chicken breasts cut into thick strips. Keep in mind, cooking time will vary according to the thickness of chicken you are using.
- Bread crumbs – I used very fine bread crumbs (store bought) for this recipe because I like that coating. If you like, you can use panko bread crumbs. I would avoid using homemade larger bread crumbs for this recipe. You will not get them crispy enough using a larger homemade crumb.
- Oil – This recipe used sunflower oil. You can use any type of vegetable oil or canola oil for these chicken tenders.
- Eggs – I used whole eggs to coat the eggs before dredged them through the crumb mixture. You can use just egg whites if you prefer.
Dipping Sauces to Serve
- Honey Garlic Sauce
- Blue Cheese Dip
- Classic Barbecue Sauce
- Sweet and Sour
- Dijon Mustard & Honey Dipping Sauce
- Garlic Alioli
- Minted Garlic Dip
- Sriracha.
- Jalapeño
- Sweet-and-Sticky Sauces
- Creamy Homemade Ranch Dip
- Ketchup
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my oil is hot enough to fry?
The easiest way to test to see if your oil is hot enough is to pup a wooden spoon into the oil. Once you see bubbles forming around the spoon, the oil is hot enough. If there are no bubbles, wait another minute and try again. Oil should be between 350 degrees f/180 degrees c and 375 degrees f/190 degrees c.
What are chicken cutlets?
Chicken cutlets are chicken breast that have been cut in half horizontally to make two thinner pieces.
How do you make fried chicken crispy?
The best way to get fried chicken crispy is to make sure it’s completely coated and fry it at the right temperature in vegetable oil.
What are the best bread crumbs for crispy chicken?
A coarse bread crumb works best. You can use coarse fine bread crumbs or Panko bread crumbs. Don’t use soft bread crumbs for frying chicken.
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Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets
Make a batch of these Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets and you'll get rave reviews every time. Loved by kids and adults alike, it makes a great go to fried chicken recipe!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken cutlets
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 Cup bread crumbs fine
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- On a large plate or bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Pat dry your chicken and then dip each piece into the egg, coat in the bread crumbs. Then repeat by dipping in egg and coating in bread crumbs again. Repeat for all chicken and place on a plate.
- In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, heat about 2 inches of the oil over medium high heat for about 5 minutes. Put the chicken pieces in the hot oil and cook on each side for about 3 minutes.
- Remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat for remaining chicken. Serve straight away with your favourite dipping sauces.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 221
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 881mg38%
Potassium 359mg10%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 397IU8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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