• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cilantro Parsley
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Sides
    • Appetizer
    • Instant Pot & Slow Cooker
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Approachable Mexican, Latin and Italian Recipes
  • Modern Sidebar
  • Recipe Box
  • Shop
  • About Me
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Box
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
  • Instagram
  • Español
  • Shop My Recipes
  • Videos
  • Privacy Policy
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Box
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
  • Instagram
  • Español
  • Shop My Recipes
  • Videos
  • Privacy Policy
×

Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried)

Published: Nov 18, 2021 · Modified: Jan 2, 2023 by Maxine Dubois · This post may contain affiliate links 1 Comment

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

This Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried) is made with thin chicken cutlets, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, fennel seeds, and garlic powder.

This Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried) is made with thin chicken cutlets, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, fennel seeds, and garlic powder.

This is Nan's Sicilian father's special recipe. In Sicily, fennel seeds are widely used in their recipes. This breaded chicken contains fennel seeds and of course, parsley. These cutlets will always be a crowd pleaser and your kids will love them. It is extremely family friendly and easy to make. If you want to make your life easier, you could always buy thin cut chicken.

Feel free to try my Air Fried Coconut Chicken or my Chicken Fries.

Jump to:
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried)
  • Food safety

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Chicken breast
  • Italian bread crumbs
  • Parsley
  • Parmesan
  • Fennel seeds
  • Garlic powder
  • Eggs

See recipe card for Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried) quantities.

Instructions

Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, making roughly 8 equal pieces. Place a piece of chicken on parchment paper and wrap the paper around the chicken. With a meat mallet or a heavy spatula, smack the chicken down in the middle, working your way toward the edges, until you get a very thin piece of chicken. Repeat with the rest of the chicken. 

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk. In another bowl, add the bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, fennel seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk. In another bowl, add the bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, fennel seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

Dip a piece of chicken into the eggs and then the bread crumbs on both sides. Place in a clean plate. Repeat with the rest. 

Dip a piece of chicken into the eggs and then the bread crumbs on both sides. Place in a clean plate. Repeat with the rest. 

Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway. You may need to do this in batches. 

Air Fryer: Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway. You may need to do this in batches. 

Stovetop: In a deep large pan, place olive oil and heat up to medium-low heat. Wait until the oil is hot and place the chicken into the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes on both sides, until brown. Transfer to a wire rack and repeat with the rest.

Garnish with extra parsley. Enjoy these Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried).

Garnish with extra parsley.

Substitutions

Chicken: For this recipe, you buy thick chicken and tenderize them yourself. If you want to make your life easier, buy thin-cut chicken to skip this step.

Parsley: I love using fresh parsley for this recipe. It gives it a nice kick.

Breadcrumbs: I used Italian bread crumbs although panko bread crumbs works as well.

Fennel Seeds: This is the key ingredient to making a Sicilian-like chicken cutlet. It is absolutely phenomenal!

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes in the bread crumb mixture, or top with hot sauce at the end.
  • Deluxe - serve with tzatziki for dipping.
  • Kid friendly - add crushed potato chips into the bread crumb mixture.

Check out this Dona Maria Chicken Mole for more chicken recipes.

This Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried) is made with thin chicken cutlets, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, fennel seeds, and garlic powder.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.

I love using my Caraway pots, pans and baking sheets for best quality. Get yourself a discount by clicking here!

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

These Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried) can be frozen for up to three months.

Top tip

Since the chicken cutlets are super thin, it is very easy to overcook them. Use a meat thermometer to get to 165°F.

YouTube player
Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried)


★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

This Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer or Pan Fried) is made with thin chicken cutlets, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, fennel seeds, and garlic powder. 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • ¼ cup parmesan
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed by hand
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, making roughly 8 equal pieces. Place a piece of chicken on parchment paper and wrap the paper around the chicken. With a meat mallet or a heavy spatula, smack the chicken down in the middle, working your way toward the edges, until you get a very thin piece of chicken. Repeat with the rest of the chicken. 
  2. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk. In another bowl, add the bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, fennel seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 
  3. Dip a piece of chicken into the eggs and then the bread crumbs on both sides. Place in a clean plate. Repeat with the rest. 
  4. Air Fryer: Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway. You may need to do this in batches. 
  5. Stovetop: In a deep large pan, place olive oil and heat up to medium-low heat. Wait until the oil is hot and place the chicken into the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes on both sides, until brown. Transfer to a wire rack and repeat with the rest.
  6. Garnish with extra parsley.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 145.3
  • Sugar: 1.2 g
  • Sodium: 291.2 mg
  • Fat: 5.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.6 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 12.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 48.8 mg

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @cilantro.parsley on Instagram and hashtag it #cilantroparsley

Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

More Air Fryer

  • Air Fryer Zucchini Bites Recipe
  • How to Air Fry Frozen Chicken Wings
  • Rack of Lamb in Air Fryer
  • Tuna Patties with Panko (Air Fryer or Oven)

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

  1. Madeleine Y

    December 31, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    I love making chicken cutlets although i usually use a ton of oil on the stove. This was just as delicious and healthier!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Maxine!

I am a Mexican American recipe creator & food blogger dedicated to cultivating the cooking experience. I love Latin recipes and inspiring you to cook them by incorporating videos to simplify and share my recipes.  My favorite cuisines are Mexican and Italian, which is why I came up with the name Cilantro Parsley!

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook & Youtube

More about me →

Popular

  • Orejas Mexican Pan Dulce Recipe (Palmiers)
  • Mexican Day of the Dead Bread Recipe (Pan de Muerto)
  • Almond Mole Recipe (Mole Almendrado)
  • Creamy Shrimp in Coconut Sauce Recipe
  • Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe with Leeks
  • Meatloaf with Stovetop Stuffing
  • TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe
  • Sonoran Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Find my recipes in Spanish here.

Copyright © 2023 Cilantro Parsley on the Foodie Pro Theme