Growing Chefs! Ontario Chicken Cutlet

Chicken Cutlet

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Perfect on their own, in sandwiches, or as a base for other dishes, chicken cutlets are a versatile staple every home cook should master.”
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
Serves 8
Ingredients
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs1 cup all purpose flour3 eggs3 cups panko breadcrumbs3 cups vegetable oil
Equipment
Cutting boardParing knifeMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsTongsLarge frying panWhiskMixing bowls of various sizesBaking sheet with parchmentWire cooling rackTasting spoonsInstant read thermometerDish towel

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather all of your ingredients and equipment before you get started!

Get Prepped!

Lightly pound the chicken thighs to ½ inch thick and season with salt.

Put the flour, eggs and panko in three separate bowls. Beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water.

Place the chicken in the flour first, tapping off any excess flour. Dip in the egg, allow any excess to drip off, then coat the chicken thigh in panko, pressing it down to help it stick. Transfer the chicken to a parchment lined baking sheet.

Get Cooking!

Begin with ½ cup of oil in a large frying pan. Preheat over medium heat, then add the chicken. Fry until golden and crispy, roughly 3 – 4 minutes each side. Ensure the chicken has reached 165F internal temperature. Remove from the pan when cooked and place onto a wire cooling rack with another baking sheet underneath to catch any oil run off. Replace more oil into the pan between batches as needed.