Chicken Breast Cutlets Master Recipe
Chicken cutlets are the best option for easy weeknight dinners. They are thinner than breasts, which makes them quicker to cook. That means they stay moist and tender, no matter how you cook them! I find that they are particularly great for searing, frying, or breading, because it’s easier to get them nice and crispy without drying out. Plus, they make a good portion size for the whole family! When I can’t get my kids to eat anything, these chicken cutlets are consistently a big hit. You can typically buy them at the store already cut, but if they’re out or you just don’t have them, don’t worry. I’m going to show you how to make chicken cutlets from chicken breasts. It’s super quick and easy to do yourself!
What are chicken cutlets?
Chicken cutlets are just thinner, flatter pieces of chicken breast. One breast is cut in half horizontally to create two cutlets. The meat is often pounded after being cut to make it even thinner and more even. This is different than a chicken tenderloin/tender, which is a different cut that’s often sold separately from the breast altogether. Cutting your own cutlets is an easy way to create more portions for your meals with less chicken, which is especially helpful if you have little ones eating with you. But more importantly, because cutlets are thinner, they cook faster and more evenly than breasts. This becomes extra useful when you’re making one-pot recipes, sheet pan meals, or any quick-cooking recipes. I love a quick dinner!
What You’ll Need
Chicken Breast: start with skinless, boneless chicken breast. Knife: Use a sharp, sturdy knife. A Chef’s knife works great! Cutting Board: Use a large cutting board that won’t slide around. Mallet: To finish thinning and flattening out the cutlets, you’ll need a meat mallet or tenderizer.
Get ready to turn one chicken breast into two cutlets, and you’ll have dinner for two in no time! Or turn two into four so you can feed the whole family. It’s economical and makes great portion sizes.
Step by Step Instructions
The process of cutting chicken cutlets is similar to butterflying chicken breast. Step by step, it’s almost the same, except for one main difference: we’re cutting the chicken fully in half, to create two separate pieces. Now that you know how to cut chicken cutlets from chicken breast at home, you can have perfectly sliced, thin pieces that cook up beautifully for dinner. Check this list for some easy chicken cutlet recipes for some quick dinner ideas.
