Breaded Chicken Cutlets - Italian Style

Step 1

Stir the parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper into the breadcrumbs. set aside while you prepare the chicken.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast horizontally in half to get a thinner sliced chicken breast - "butterflying" the cutlets. Depending on how thin you slice the chicken breast, you could get 2 to 3 slices per chicken breast.

Step 3

Using a meat mallet, pound each piece of chicken between sheets of parchment paper till 1/4" thick.

Step 4

Dip chicken in the beaten egg, then dredge in breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add chicken to the large skillet and brown each side approximately 2 minutes or until each side or until golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and add to a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 8

Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees when tested with a meat thermometer.