Homemade Chicken Cutlets Without Eggs: a simple and tasty recipe for everyone! Chicken cutlets are a classic of Italian cooking, but eggs are often used for the breading. Today I will show you how to prepare them easily and quickly without eggs! Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner, these cutlets will be a guaranteed success! Chicken cutlets are a versatile dish loved by adults and children alike, perfect to serve as a main course or as finger food on special occasions. The egg-free version is ideal for those who follow a simpler diet or simply want to try something new and lighter. The crispy coating and the tender, juicy chicken will make this recipe a must-have in your kitchen!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 200.40 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.47 (g) of which sugars 0.93 (g)
- Proteins 28.30 (g)
- Fat 5.65 (g) of which saturated 1.51 (g)of which unsaturated 1.21 (g)
- Fibers 0.70 (g)
- Sodium 339.59 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 133 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for homemade chicken cutlets without eggs
- 15.5 oz chicken breast
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp grated Grana Padano (or another hard grated cheese)
- 0.33 tsp fine salt
- 0.33 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (for breading)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle on top before cooking)
Useful tools to make homemade chicken cutlets without eggs
- Chopper
- Kitchen scale
- Bowl
- Air fryer
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon
- Gloves
- Parchment paper
- Plastic wrap
Steps
Start by putting the chicken breast in the chopper (if it doesn’t all fit, do it in two batches). Add salt, pepper, rosemary, oil, cheese and milk and run the chopper for 2-3 minutes until you obtain a homogeneous mixture, then transfer it to a bowl.
Now divide the mixture into 4 equal parts (use gloves to handle the meat). Shape each portion into a ball and then flatten it to a thickness of about 0.2 in (approximately 1/5 inch).
Coat each cutlet with the breadcrumbs, pressing so that they adhere all around (they will stick due to the albumin). Place them on a piece of parchment paper, close them gently wrapped and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
After resting in the fridge, take the chicken cutlets, place a sheet of perforated parchment paper in the air fryer basket, arrange the cutlets on it and drizzle the two tablespoons of olive oil indicated in the recipe over them.
Insert the basket and set the air fryer to 190°C (374°F) for 15 minutes. Cook, turning once halfway through, then enjoy them in all their goodness!
Notes
You can bake the homemade chicken cutlets without eggs in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes. You can also cook them in a nonstick pan with a drizzle of oil, or alternatively fry them.
Served with a good side dish they make a complete meal.
