This BIG Chicken Cutlet is made from just one chicken breast — budget-friendly, juicy, and satisfying!
By butterflying and pounding the meat thin, you get two large, crispy cutlets that cook evenly and stay tender inside.
Top with a quick homemade demi-glace–style sauce (made in the microwave!) for a Western-style dish that looks like it came from a restaurant.
Perfect for dinner with rice or pasta!
20 minutes
Rinaty
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.
- 1 chicken breast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- All-purpose flour, as needed
- 1 egg, beaten
- Panko breadcrumbs, as needed
- 4 tbsp. vegetable oil
- A2 tbsp. ketchup
- A2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- A2 tbsp. mirin
- A2 tsp. butter
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Butterfly the chicken breast and cut it in half lengthwise. Pound each piece with a plastic-wrapped rolling pin until less than 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and fry until golden and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and rest on a rack for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
- 4
Combine all (A) ingredients (ketchup, Worcestershire, mirin, and butter) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave (600W) for 1 1/2 minutes, then stir well until smooth.
- 5
Slice the chicken cutlets and serve on a plate. Drizzle with the warm demi-glace sauce and enjoy!
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Tips & Notes
・Let the cutlets rest for about 5 minutes after frying — this helps finish cooking with residual heat and keeps them juicy.
・The thin, even thickness ensures quick cooking and prevents dryness.
・The sauce also pairs perfectly with pork cutlets (tonkatsu) or hamburger steak!
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