Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by slicing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets. Gently pound each piece to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In one shallow dish, whisk together the large egg and all-purpose flour until smooth, creating a binding mixture.
- In another dish, combine panko bread crumbs, finely shredded Romano cheese, minced oregano, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the breading mixture.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then transfer to the panko mixture, pressing to ensure even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken cutlets two at a time for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried cutlets to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with shredded whole milk mozzarella and provolone cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cutlets for about 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a minute. Garnish with extra minced oregano and parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: You can prep the breaded chicken cutlets in advance and store them in the fridge for up to a day before frying and baking.
