Since chicken breasts tend to be quite thick, the simple process of cutting them into cutlets has several benefits when preparing recipes. First, it helps ensure even cooking, as thinner cutlets cook more uniformly and quickly, preventing the outside from drying out while the inside cooks through. This also reduces overall cooking time, making weeknight meals faster to prepare. Chicken cutlets are perfect for dishes like Chicken Piccata or salads where thinner pieces are ideal for sautéing or frying and result in perfectly cooked tender chicken.
Using Chicken Cutlets in Recipes
Chicken cutlets can be used in hundreds of recipes. From salads to pasta to breaded chicken, here are some delicious ideas.
Step one: Start cutting into the chicken breast.
Place the chicken breast on a clean cutting board with a clean hand on top. Use a sharp knife to start cutting into the chicken horizontally at the thickest part. Place plastic wrap beneath and on top of the chicken cutlet. This will hold the cutlet together while you pound it. The cutlets are now ready to be cooked and used in recipes. To do this, you will want to first coat the chicken in flour, then in an egg wash, and finally in breadcrumbs.
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