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Lemon Zest Chicken Cutlets

A quick and delicious dish that brightens up your meal with lemon zest and a crunchy coating, perfect for busy nights or impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Cutlets
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
Coating
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large zest of a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for that golden crust
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for cooking
  • serving Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation of Coating
  1. In a shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Setting up Dredging Station
  1. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined. In a third bowl, add the flour.
Dredging the Cutlets
  1. Coat each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip it in the egg mixture, letting any extra drip off, and then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom. Once it’s hot, gently place the chicken cutlets into the pan. Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Remove from the pan and let them rest for a minute. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.

Notes

Customize with your favorite herbs in the breadcrumb mix. Use bottled lemon juice if fresh lemons aren't available. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan while cooking for maximum crispiness.