Fried Chicken Cutlets with Salsa Recipe

Name: Fried Chicken Cutlets with Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoeshalved, seeded and diced; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 chicken breast cutlets (about 2 pounds); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup plain bread crumbs; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

3 medium tomatoeshalved, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 chicken breast cutlets (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup plain bread crumbs
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1
In a medium bowl, mix the tomatoes with the onion, basil, lime juice and olive oil.
2
Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
3
Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
4
Put the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in 3 large, shallow bowls.
5
Stir the cayenne into the bread crumbs.
6
Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour, shaking off any excess.
7
Dip the chicken in the eggs, then dredge in the bread crumbs, pressing to help the crumbs adhere.
8
In a very large skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
9
Working in 2 batches, fry the chicken over moderately high heat, turning once, until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
10
Transfer the chicken to a paper towel?lined plate to drain.
11
Serve with the tomato salsa.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium tomatoeshalved, seeded and diced, 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Fried Chicken Cutlets with Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fried Chicken Cutlets with Salsa

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