How to Make Good Fried Chicken Breast Cutlets

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce In a large bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and hot sauce together. The Spruce In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. The Spruce In a large, heavy, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat about 1 inch of oil to 350 F/180 C/Gas Mark 4. The Spruce Preheat the oven to 200 F if you are not serving the chicken cutlets immediately or if you are doubling the recipe and are cooking in batches. When the oil is hot, dip a chicken cutlet in the egg and milk mixture, coating both sides. Let excess drip off, then coat with the flour mixture. Carefully lower the coated chicken into the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining pieces. The Spruce Fry the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. The Spruce Drain the chicken on layers of paper towels or brown paper bags. Once the oil returns to temperature, repeat with the remaining cutlets. The Spruce Serve immediately or transfer to a large baking sheet and keep warm in a 200 F oven or warming drawer. Enjoy. The Spruce