Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– ½ cup unsalted butter
– 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Caper Butter Sauce is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to about ½ inch thick for even cooking.
2. Season: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Set Up Breading Station: In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
4. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off the excess. Then, dip in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, melt ¼ cup of butter over medium heat.
6. Cook the Chicken: Add the breaded chicken cutlets to the skillet in batches. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and melt. Stir in the capers and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
8. Serve the Chicken: Arrange the chicken cutlets on a serving platter and drizzle with the caper butter sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Following these steps will lead you to an incredible dish that captures the essence of comfort food with a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 35g