30 Chicken Cutlet Recipes That Will Make Every Meal a Treat!

November 8, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Chicken cutlets are delicious and fast cooking, making them the perfect ingredient. Well, these chicken cutlet recipes reveal just how versatile the cutlets really are! From garlic and herb options to fiery dishes, discover all that you can make with your cutlets right here - you will be spoilt for choice!! 

chicken cutlet recipes

1. Garlic Chicken Cutlets 

When you are short on time but don't want to compromise on flavor, give this recipe a try! Season the cutlets with spices and then saute. Then, simmer the chicken in a mix of butter, garlic, stock, and parsley. When the cutlets are flavorful, serve! 

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Garlic Chicken Cutlets

2. Lemon Butter Chicken Cutlets 

Tangy but also cozy, these cutlets are sure to hit the spot each time! Dredge the chicken in flour and cook in butter and oil until golden brown. Next, make up a sauce with minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon slices, parsley, and broth. Once nice and thick, add the cutlets into the pan and spoon with sauce! 

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Lemon Butter Chicken Cutlets

3. Japanese Chicken Cutlets 

What more could you ask for than a crunchy chicken cutlet? In this recipe, learn how to make the perfect Japanese inspired cutlet. The chicken is dipped in flour, egg, and finally panko before it is fried until nice and crispy. Serve the cutlet with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce! 

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Japanese Chicken Cutlets

4. Breaded Parmesan Chicken Cutlets 

Crispy and cheesy, these cutlets are just divine! Dredge the cutlets in flour, egg, and a coating made from panko, parmesan, and herbs. Pan fry the cutlets until golden brown and then sprinkle on some flaky sea salt and serve with lemon wedges! 

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Breaded Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

5. Baked Chicken Cutlets 

These baked cutlets offer up the same crunch and so much flavor as any other breaded cutlet! The star of the show with this recipe is the seasoned breadcrumbs made from breadcrumbs tossed with pecorino, herbs, and spices. The chicken is then dipped in a mix of eggs, milk, and pecorino before being rolled in the crumbs. This is then baked to perfection! 

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Baked Chicken Cutlets

6. Pecorino and Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

If you want to ramp up the cheesiness level of your cutlets, give this recipe a try! Toss the parmesan and pecorino with breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. Dip the cutlets in egg and then roll in the breadcrumbs before pan frying until nice and crispy!

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Pecorino and Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

7. Tortas de Milanesa de Pollo

The name may sound fancy but all that this recipe is is a breaded chicken cutlet sandwich! Begin by marinating the chicken in seasoned milk and then dipping the chicken in flour, egg, and finally spiced breadcrumbs. The chicken is then fried and added to crusty rolls with mayonnaise, along with refried beans, veggies,salsa verde, jalapenos, and cheese! 

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Tortas de Milanesa de Pollo

8. Pecan Crusted Chicken Cutlets

The pecans offer an extra crunchy and nutty element to the cutlets! Blend the pecans, rosemary, and spices together. Then, dip the cutlets in egg before tossing in the pecan mix. Once coated, bake the cutlets until golden brown! 

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Pecan Crusted Chicken Cutlets

9. Taiwanese Chicken Cutlets 

This Taiwanese inspired recipe adds so much flavor to your cutlets! Combine seasonings like white pepper powder, five spice, and ginger powder. Then, marinate the chicken in coconut aminos, spices, baking soda, and sesame oil. Dip the chicken in egg and then granulated potato starch before cooking until crispy!  

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Taiwanese Chicken Cutlets

10. Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets

Turn a popular appetizer into a delicious dish with the help of this recipe! Season and sear the chicken cutlets and then top with a mix of garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. Layer on mozzarella and parmesan cheese and broil everything until the cheese is nice and melted!  

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Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets

11. Chicken French Cutlets 

There may be nothing French about these cutlets but they are still pretty delicious! The chicken is dipped in seasoned flour and then egg before being fried in olive oil and butter. In the meantime, simmer sherry, lemon juice, broth, and butter. Add the chicken in and cook until done and then serve with the sauce! 

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Chicken French Cutlets

12. Grilled Cutlets with Rosemary, Lemon, and Garlic

You couldn't imagine the rich, earthy flavors with this recipe! Whisk garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, and olive oil together and coat the chicken in this. Place the chicken cutlets on the grill and cook on each side. Then, drizzle more of the reserved marinade over the cutlets and serve! 

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Grilled Cutlets with Rosemary, Lemon, and Garlic

13. Greek Chicken Cutlets

Put a Grecian twist on your cutlets with this recipe - it is delicious, refreshing, and makes for an excellent warm weather meal! Season the chicken and cook or grill in olive oil. In the meantime, mix tomatoes, feta, mint, and olives together. When the chicken is done, top with this mix and enjoy! 

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Greek Chicken Cutlets

14. Blackened Chicken Cutlets

This may sound like a tricky dish but the recipe is quite simple - and the resulting flavor is amazing! Start by coating the chicken in spices like smoked paprika, seasoned salt, garlic and onion powder, and cayenne as well as herbs. Then, cook the chicken on each side until the spices are slightly blackened. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy! 

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Blackened Chicken Cutlets

15. Chicken Cutlet with Pasta

Not only are the chicken cutlets super tasty in this recipe but they are also accompanied by the yummiest pasta! Here, the chicken is dipped in parmesan and breadcrumbs and then cooked until golden brown. Pasta is then tossed in a tangy cream sauce along with the chicken! 

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Chicken Cutlet with Pasta

16. Garlic Knot Chicken Cutlet 

This is the chicken cutlet version of your favorite bread roll! Begin by frying the chicken in oil until golden brown. Then, simmer garlic, butter, and parsley together until fragrant and add the cutlets in. Top the cutlets off with parmesan and more parsley and serve! 

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Garlic Knot Chicken Cutlet

17. Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

If you are trying to keep things low carb, breaded cutlets may not be on the menu - well, with this recipe, that's not the case any longer! Here, the chicken is tossed in spices and then coated in a carb-free mix of minced garlic, parmesan, and melted butter. Once the cutlets are covered, pop them in the oven and bake until golden brown! 

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Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

18. Cuban Style Chicken Cutlet 

Tangy and perfectly spiced, these chicken cutlets are out of this world! Blend orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and spices together before marinating the cutlets in them. Then, fry the cutlets on each side until cooked through. Brown some onions and serve with the cutlets alongside rice and beans! 

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Cuban Style Chicken Cutlet

19. Chicken Cutlets with Herbs

These chicken cutlets are just bursting with fresh flavors - and this recipe shows you how to make your own breadcrumbs too! Make the homemade breadcrumbs and then mix with fresh herbs and seasoning. Dip the cutlets in flour, egg, and then the breadcrumbs before cooking! 

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Chicken Cutlets with Herbs

20. Baked Buttermilk Chicken Cutlets 

These cutlets taste like fried chicken only with more flavor! First, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for serious flavor and tenderness. Then, dip the cutlets in seasoned flour, eggs, and cornflakes mixed with parmesan. Pop into the oven and bake until golden brown! 

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Baked Buttermilk Chicken Cutlets

21. Mozzarella Topped Chicken Cutlets 

This recipe has everything - flavor, heartiness, and cheesiness! Place the cutlets on a sheet pan along with onion, tomatoes, cannellini beans, and garlic and then bake. When the cutlets have cooked a bit, top with fresh mozzarella and broil until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil leaves and enjoy! 

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Mozzarella Topped Chicken Cutlets

22. Garlic Asiago Chicken Cutlets

This recipe gives you a full meal with lots of different flavors! Begin by seasoning the chicken with garlic and parsley and then cooking. Top the chicken off with asiago cheese. In the meantime, cook pasta and toss with sauteed veggies, parmesan, and pesto. Add the chicken to the pasta and top everything with even more parmesan! 

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Garlic Asiago Chicken Cutlets

23. Pesto Chicken Cutlets 

These cutlets are versatile and delicious! First, dip the chicken in flour, then egg, and then panko until well coated. Fry until golden brown and top each cutlet with homemade pesto and cheese. Pop into the oven and broil until the cheese is melted! 

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Pesto Chicken Cutlets

24. Chicken Marsala Cutlets

This is an elegant and delicious dish - excellent for serving at dinner parties! Dredge the chicken in flour and seasoning and then fry until golden brown. Then, make the mushrooms sauce by simmering the mushrooms in garlic, shallots, butter, marsala wine, cream, and broth. Simmer the chicken in this sauce before serving! 

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Chicken Marsala Cutlets

25. Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Spicy Mayo 

This is a simple dish but one that packs quite a flavor punch! Begin by coating the cutlets in mayo and then tossing in panko and frying until golden brown. In the meantime, mix mayo with sambal and drizzle this over the cutlets. Serve with a side of rice and teriyaki sweet potatoes! 

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Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Spicy Mayo

26. Sesame Chicken Cutlet 

This Asian inspired chicken cutlet is quite the treat thanks to the delicious flavors! First, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and spices. Then, dip the chicken in egg, panko, and sesame seeds for that extra crunch. Cook until nice and crispy and then serve with a slaw! 

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Sesame Chicken Cutlet

27. Sesame Cornflake Chicken Cutlet 

This is another super crunchy and yummy dish! Season the chicken before dipping it into beaten egg. Then, coat the chicken with a mix of crushed cornflakes and sesame seeds. Fry in oil until golden brown and enjoy! 

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Sesame Cornflake Chicken Cutlet

28. Spicy Chicken Cutlets 

This recipe gives your cutlets quite a kick! Begin by marinating the cutlets in sriracha sauce. Then, dip the chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Cook the cutlets on each side until golden brown and serve with more sriracha! 

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Spicy Chicken Cutlets

29. Buffalo Chicken Cutlets

This is a great way to add some fun flavor to your cutlets! Dip the cutlets in egg and hot sauce before coating in seasoned breadcrumbs. Then, cook until golden brown and dip the cutlets in more hot sauce. Serve with blue cheese dressing! 

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Buffalo Chicken Cutlets

30. Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets

Sweet and spicy - what a delicious combination! The cutlets are coated in a delicious parmigiano, cayenne, and breadcrumb coating before they are cooked until crispy. Then, mix buffalo sauce and honey together and toss the cutlets in this.

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Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets

There are plenty of ways to prepare chicken cutlets and you now know them all! From breaded dishes to those simmered in sauce, the options are endless. Go ahead and test out the recipes for yourself today! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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