Grandma Cole's Chicken Cutlets
A classic, make-ahead recipe where a savory mixture of cooked chicken, breadcrumbs, and vegetables is chilled firm overnight. The set mixture is then sliced, coated in a crispy cracker crumb crust, and pan-fried until golden brown.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 8 ore 35 min.
- Porții
- 6
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 592 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține ouă și gluten. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Cutlet Mixture
- 600 gcooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
- 1,5 canăplain breadcrumbs
- 75 ggreen bell pepper, finely chopped
- 120 mlchicken broth
- 2 lingurăfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lingurițăsalt
- 0,5 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 buc.egg, beaten
Coating
- 1 buc.egg
- 1 canăsaltine crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
Frying
- 120 mlvegetable oil, for frying
Ustensile
shallow bowl · loaf pan · large skillet · tongs · plastic wrap · large bowl · whisk · cutting board · knife
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, plain breadcrumbs, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Aproximativ 3 min.
- 2
Add the beaten egg from the 'Cutlet Mixture' group and the chicken broth to the bowl.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Using your hands is the most effective way to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into a standard loaf pan or a small rectangular baking dish.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Compacting the mixture well is key to ensuring the cutlets hold their shape after chilling.
- 4
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, until very firm.
Aproximativ 8 ore
- 5
Once chilled, carefully run a knife around the edges and turn the firm block out onto a cutting board.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 6
Cut the block into 6-8 thick slices.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 7
Set up your breading station. Whisk the 'Coating' egg in a shallow bowl. Place the crushed crackers in a separate shallow dish.
Aproximativ 3 min.
- 8
Dip one chicken slice into the whisked egg, letting any excess drip off.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 9
Dredge the egg-coated slice in the cracker crumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even, full coating on all sides.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 10
Repeat the breading process with the remaining chicken slices.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: You can place breaded cutlets on a wire rack as you work to prevent the bottom from getting soggy.
- 11
Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Aproximativ 3 min.
- 12
Carefully place the cutlets in the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Leave space between cutlets to ensure they fry evenly and become crispy.
- 13
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until each side is deep golden brown and crisp.
Aproximativ 8 min.
- 14
Remove the cooked cutlets from the skillet and transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 592kcal
- Proteine
- 37,1g
- Carbohidrați
- 34,5g
- Grăsimi
- 33,3g
- Fibre
- 2,3g
- Zahăr
- 3,4g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store cooked cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) or in an air fryer until crisp and heated through.