Perfect Homemade Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
A crispy, golden chicken cutlet sandwich with fresh vegetables and flavorful sauces, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Meat Mallet
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
Chicken Cutlet Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Approximately 2 breasts.
- 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs For coating the chicken.
- 2 large Eggs For egg wash.
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To season the chicken.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil For frying.
- 4 slices Sandwich Bread Ciabatta or whole grain recommended.
- 1 handful Fresh Lettuce Leaves For crunch.
- 1 medium Tomato Sliced.
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise For spreading.
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace.
- Pound chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick between plastic wrap.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked cutlets to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Toast bread slices lightly.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble the sandwich: lettuce, chicken cutlet, sliced tomato, and top with another slice of bread.
- Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Notes
For variations, consider adding avocado, jalapeños, or different sauces.