Moist Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Plan ahead the chicken must be refrigerated in the buttermilk for at least 5 hours, this chicken is double-dipped for an extra crispy coating ---don't omit the baking powder in the breading mix!"

 

• Ready In: 33mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 7 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin (flatten to at least half their thickness)
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• oil (for frying)

• BREADING MIXTURE

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

directions

1. In a large bowl whisk egg; add in buttermilk and 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; mix to combine.
2. Add in chicken breasts, using hands turn to coat completely in the buttermilk.
3. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
4. In a shallow bowl combine all breading mixture together until well combined (an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch square baking pan works great for this).
5. Prepare two plates or a jelly-roll pan (for placing the breaded chicken on).
6. Place the chicken into a colinder and allow all the buttermilk mixture to drain.
7. Dredge each chicken breast into the flour mixture until completely coated; transfer to a large plate or jelly-roll pan; allow to sit for 15 minutes then lightly coat once again into the flour mixture.
8. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (use enough oil to generously coat the bottom of your skillet).
9. Fry each breast until golden brown and cooked through.

Reviews

[adopt a greyhound]

Only had 3 hrs. to marinate but turned out great. Loved how moist they were with the flavors on the outside. Served with a roasted butternut squash and kale salad.

 

[HawaiianChef]

These are great. So flavorful and moist. Since they are pounded, they don't take long to cook, and don't dry out. I served them with chicken gravy. Out of this world.