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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 8 sa. 35 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 6
- Zorluk
- Orta
- Porsiyon başına
- 592 kcal
Alerjen bilgisi: yumurta ve gluten içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
Cutlet Mixture
- 600 gcooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
- 1,5 su bardağıplain breadcrumbs
- 75 ggreen bell pepper, finely chopped
- 120 mlchicken broth
- 2 yemek kaşığıfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 çay kaşığısalt
- 0,5 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 adetegg, beaten
Coating
- 1 adetegg
- 1 su bardağısaltine crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
Frying
- 120 mlvegetable oil, for frying
Ekipman
shallow bowl · loaf pan · large skillet · tongs · plastic wrap · large bowl · whisk · cutting board · knife
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, plain breadcrumbs, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
- 2
Add the beaten egg from the 'Cutlet Mixture' group and the chicken broth to the bowl.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 8 sa.
- 5
Once chilled, carefully run a knife around the edges and turn the firm block out onto a cutting board.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
- 6
Cut the block into 6-8 thick slices.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
- 7
Set up your breading station. Whisk the 'Coating' egg in a shallow bowl. Place the crushed crackers in a separate shallow dish.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
- 8
Dip one chicken slice into the whisked egg, letting any excess drip off.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 9
Dredge the egg-coated slice in the cracker crumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even, full coating on all sides.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 10
Repeat the breading process with the remaining chicken slices.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
- 12
Carefully place the cutlets in the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 8 dk.
- 14
Remove the cooked cutlets from the skillet and transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Porsiyon başına
Besin değerleri
- Kalori
- 592kcal
- Protein
- 37,1g
- Karbonhidrat
- 34,5g
- Yağ
- 33,3g
- Lif
- 2,3g
- Şeker
- 3,4g
Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.
Tazeliğini koruyun
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.