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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce feature golden, crunchy chicken with a juicy interior, finished with a silky, bright lemon garlic butter sauce. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the lemon garlic butter sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken cutlets evenly with salt and black pepper.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour in one, whisked eggs with water in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika in the third.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the same skillet.
  7. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  9. Season sauce with salt and black pepper and stir in fresh parsley.
  10. Spoon lemon garlic butter sauce over crispy cutlets just before serving.

Notes

  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding broth for deeper flavor.
  • Bake breaded cutlets at 400°F for a lighter alternative.
  • Store chicken and sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat chicken in a 350°F oven to maintain crispness and warm sauce gently on stovetop.

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