No Batter Needed! Super Easy and Budget-Friendly Chicken Cutlet That's Great Before Payday
"Breading cutlets is bothersome..." "Dealing with oil after deep-frying is a pain..." Not this dish!!! Try this super easy, time-saving, and economical meal!
Simply cut the chicken breast into sticks, rub it directly with a mayonnaise-based marinade and bread crumbs, and pan-fry in a small amount of oil. The coating is applied directly without using egg or all-purpose flour, making the process super easy with no messy hands!
The seasonings make the chicken breast surprisingly moist and tender while the grated Parmesan cheese coating gives the cutlets an exceptional crispy finish! Perfect for when you’re craving something hearty on a budget.
15 minutes
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PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 10.5oz chicken breast (300g)
- A1tbsp sake (or white wine)
- A1tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- A1tbsp all-purpose flour
- A1tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- A1tsp sugar
- Asalt and pepper (to taste)
- panko bread crumbs (as needed)
- 5tbsp vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Remove the skin from the chicken breast and pierce it in several places with a fork. Slice it diagonally into roughly ½-inch-wide pieces (1cm), then cut these pieces into ½-inch-thick strips (1cm) to form sticks. Place the chicken in a plastic bag with the A sake1tbsp、Japanese mayonnaise1tbsp、all-purpose flour1tbsp、grated Parmesan cheese1tbsp、sugar1tsp、salt and pepperNA and rub well. If time allows, let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Coat the chicken from Step 1 with panko bread crumbs.
- 3
Pour 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil into a frying pan and add the marinated chicken. Drizzle the remaining vegetable oil over the top and cook over medium heat. After frying for about 5 minutes, flip, and fry the other side for about 2 minutes.
- 4
Serve on a plate and enjoy! It's delicious as is, but you can also serve it with ketchup, if desired!
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Tips & Notes
・Substitutions/ Customizations:
ーChicken tenderloin can be substituted for the chicken breast.
ーIf you dislike mayonnaise, you can substitute it with 1 tsp. each of vinegar and of sesame oil.
・For meal prep: freeze or refrigerate after the dish is completed.
・A toaster oven is best for reheating! If you don't have one, place it on a microwaveable plate lined with a paper towel and heat in the microwave without plastic wrap. (If frozen, transfer it to the refrigerator to defrost naturally first!)
・If pre-marinated and frozen, transfer it to the refrigerator to defrost naturally, then coat with bread crumbs and cook.
・I used a 10.2-inch (26 cm) diameter frying pan.
・Shelf life: 3–4 days in the refrigerator, 30 days in the freezer (including the pre-marinated freeze).
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