Breaded Meat Cutlet

Crispy, golden, and utterly satisfying, this Breaded Meat Cutlet recipe is a timeless classic that delivers restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dining table. Featuring tenderized pork, chicken, or beef cutlets coated in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb mixture, each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by juicy perfection. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and a touch of black pepper, these cutlets are pan-fried to golden-brown brilliance in just a few minutes, making them an ideal weeknight dinner or centerpiece for a hearty meal. Served with optional lemon wedges for a zesty touch, this quick recipe, ready in under 40 minutes, is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Whether plated with mashed potatoes, a crisp salad, or roasted vegetables, these versatile breaded meat cutlets are bound to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded cutlets in the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Step 6

Fry each cutlet for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

Transfer cooked cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1185.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2900.5

Total Fat 135.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 654.7mg	0%
Sodium 7903.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 307.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 137.1g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 334.8mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 1726.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 41.1%