Description
These crispy gluten-free chicken cutlets are golden, flavorful, and perfect for salads, pasta, roasted vegetables, and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless chicken breasts*
- 2 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon each garlic and onion powder
- 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and a pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- optional: lemon or fresh parmesan cheese to garnish
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast into 2 pieces so they are thin. If needed, pound them slightly so they are about 1/2 inch thick.
- Mix the eggs, garlic and onion powder in a shallow bowl. Add the chicken breast and turn to coat both sides of each of the breasts. Add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper to another shallow bowl. Let sit while you do the next step.
- Heat a skillet over medium/high heat and add in the coconut oil. Before adding your chicken make sure the oil is hot – I like to add in a piece of the breadcrumbs – if it’s sizzles, you are ready.
- Use a fork to pick up one chicken breast at a time. Let some of the egg mixture drip off and add it to the breadcrumb mixture. Pat down slightly so that it’s coated – flip over so that both sides are coated. Add the breaded chicken breast to the heated oil. Repeat until all the chicken breasts are coated and into your pan – you may have to work in batches depending on how big your pan is.
- When the underside of the chicken is nicely browned, flip over carefully – not to spatter the oil everywhere. Turn the heat down to medium/low. Cook until that side is nicely browned and the chicken is cooked through – estimate around 4-6 minutes per side.
- Remove the cooked chicken to a plate or cutting board and let sit for 8-10 minutes before slicing into.
Notes
To pound the chicken breasts, I place them on a cutting board. Cover them with plastic wrap and use a rolling pin and pound down onto each breast until they reach the desired depth.
If you run out of oil, simply add more. If your oil turns too brown. Wipe out with paper towel and begin again. Turning the heat down to medium will help too.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: chicken