Italian Chicken Cutlets

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • ¾ cup dry bread crumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 slices 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare Chicken Cutlets:

  • Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper.
  • Gently pound the chicken with a rolling pin or meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces to make 4 cutlets.
  • Coat the chicken cutlets with flour.

Prepare Breading Mixture:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, dried oregano, and salt.
  • In another shallow dish, whisk together the beaten egg and water.
  • Dip each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.

Prepare Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, dried basil, and garlic powder.
  • Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Cook Chicken:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it ripples.
  • Add the breaded chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook until crisp and golden brown on one side, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Flip the cutlets and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.

Melt Cheese:

  • Top each chicken cutlet with a slice of Mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted.

Serve:

  • Place each chicken cutlet on a serving plate.
  • Serve with the heated tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair these Italian chicken cutlets with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti or a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio. These wines will complement the flavors of the dish and enhance the overall dining experience.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine Italian