Breaded Meat Cutlet
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, Breaded Meat Cutlet is the perfect recipe for a quick yet elegant meal that caters to any taste. Whether you choose pork, chicken, or beef, each cutlet is tenderized to perfection and coated in a triple-layered breading made from seasoned flour, egg wash, and spiced breadcrumbs. The cutlets are pan-fried to achieve a beautiful crunch while maintaining juicy, tender meat on the inside. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish pairs well with lemon wedges for a zesty finish or your favorite dipping sauces and sides. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these cutlets are sure to please anyone craving a homemade comfort classic. Keywords: Breaded Meat Cutlet, crispy cutlet recipe, easy pan-fried meat, weeknight dinner, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces meat cutlets (pork, chicken, or beef)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
Place the meat cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper and gently pound each piece with a meat tenderizer until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dredge each cutlet first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded cutlets in the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Fry each cutlet for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer cooked cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.3 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 655 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 7903 mg | 344% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.6 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 137.1 g | 274% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 1726 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
