The light lemon breaded chicken breast or eggless breaded chicken cutlet is a tasty and light meat main course.
Preferably use whole wheat breadcrumbs for the eggless breading.
Use lemon juice instead of oil to make it adhere.
Don’t forget to account for the breading in the total carbohydrate count of your meal.
Cutlets make everyone happy, young and old, and the light chicken cutlet is a healthy proposal perfect for the whole family.
I love thin and crispy chicken cutlets, how about you?
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Stove, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Purchase thinly sliced yellow chicken breast.
The thickness of the chicken breast slices affects the tenderness of the cutlet:
– thinner for dry and crispy cutlets;
– thicker for tender and juicy cutlets.
I love thin, dry, and crispy chicken cutlets.
- slices chicken breast (yellow)
- as needed breadcrumbs (or whole wheat breadcrumbs)
- 2 tablespoons cheese (grated: caciocavallo, grana, or parmesan)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- as needed lemon juice
- as needed chopped parsley
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
- slices lemon
Suggested Tools
- Baking Tray 10×11.5 in
- Parchment Paper
Preparation
1. Store raw chicken in a sealed container in the coldest part of the fridge at a maximum temperature of 41°F and avoid any dripping onto other foods.
2. Do not wash raw chicken: you might spread germs through splashing water.
3. After touching the chicken, carefully wash utensils, surfaces, and hands with hot water and soap to prevent cross-contamination.
4. Cook the chicken thoroughly.
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Cut into the thickest part: the meat should not show any pink and the juices should be completely clear.If possible, take the meat out of the fridge an hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
In a plate, mix:
– breadcrumbs or whole wheat breadcrumbs;
– grated cheese;
– salt;
– pepper;
and mix.You can flavor the breading with herbs and spices to taste.
Moisten the chicken breast slices with lemon juice.
Coat the chicken slices in the breading, on both sides, pressing slightly to make it adhere well.Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Arrange the breaded slices.Preheat the oven.
Bake in a fan oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and the desired crispness is reached.
* turn the cutlets a couple of times, about every 10 minutes.
Ensure the chicken is well-cooked.For a crispier and golden breading: remove from oven a couple of minutes early, spray or drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil, and finish cooking.
On grill – griddle – ridged pan with parchment paper
Heat the surface well.
Cut a sheet of parchment paper to the size of the surface – it should not protrude beyond the edges as it might burn.
Place the parchment paper on the surface.
Arrange the cutlets on the parchment paper.
Cook them on both sides, turning the cutlets gently to keep the breading well adhered.
Ensure the chicken is well-cooked.Heat the non-stick pan.
Place the chicken cutlets on the hot non-stick pan.
Cook them on both sides until golden and the desired crispness is reached.
Ensure the chicken is well-cooked.Plate.
Grind a bit more pepper, add chopped parsley, and drizzle with a bit of raw extra virgin olive oil.Serve them with lemon slices.
Your light lemon breaded chicken breast is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
The chicken cutlet is an easy main course to balance with preferably whole carbohydrates [bread, pasta, or rice] and vegetables to compose a balanced meal or single dish that helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
Don’t forget to account for the breading in the total carbohydrate count of your meal.
Storage, Tips, and Variations
As an alternative to chicken breast, you can use turkey breast cut into thin slices.
For a more rustic breading use coarsely ground whole wheat bread.
You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
You can omit the cheese.
For a more fragrant breading, you can add grated lemon zest.
Cooked chicken cutlets can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a couple of days.
You can reheat them in the oven or in a non-stick pan.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I cook cutlets in an air fryer?
Yes.
Follow the instructions – program, temperature, and times – indicated in your appliance’s user manual.
Check the cooking level from time to time.
In general, with an air fryer, cooking times are reduced:
– in a fan oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, turning the chicken cutlets every 10 minutes or so;
– in an air fryer at 320°F for 16-20 minutes, turning the cutlets halfway through cooking.
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Cut into the thickest part of the slice: the meat should show no pink traces and the juices should be completely clear.
