Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast Cutlets
Enjoy a delicious everyday dinner with these quick buttermilk fried chicken breast cutlets.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, (about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce, such as Frank's or Texas Pete's
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thin cutlets. Put the chicken in a food storage bag.1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- Add the buttermilk and hot sauce to the chicken; seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.1 cup buttermilk | 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl; add the paprika and stir to blend.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour | 2 tsp sweet paprika
- Remove the chicken cutlets from the buttermilk marinade and shake off excess. Sprinkle the chicken pieces lightly on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Heat about 1 inch of oil to 325°F in a large sauté pan or Dutch oven.Vegetable oil
- Dredge the seasoned chicken pieces in the flour, then fry them—in batches—in the hot oil for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked to at least 165°F. Turn them halfway through cooking.
- Transfer the fried chicken cutlets to a paper towel-lined pan to drain while frying the remaining pieces. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 43gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 788mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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