Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlet Bowl (Printable)

Golden Parmesan-breaded chicken cutlets served over fluffy rice with fresh arugula and lemon. Easy fusion comfort food.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Cutlets

01 - 4 thin chicken breast cutlets, approximately 1.1 lb total
02 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying

→ Bowl Assembly

10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
11 - 2 cups fresh arugula
12 - 1 large lemon, cut into wedges

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Freshly ground black pepper
15 - Chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and maintain at serving temperature.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls in sequence: first bowl with flour mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; second bowl with beaten eggs; third bowl with panko breadcrumbs combined with grated Parmesan cheese.
03 - Coat each chicken cutlet thoroughly in seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip into beaten egg mixture, then press firmly into panko-Parmesan coating until fully covered.
04 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry each breaded cutlet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until exterior is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
05 - Allow cooked cutlets to cool slightly, then slice into strips using a sharp knife on a clean cutting board.
06 - Divide warm rice equally among four serving bowls, layer fresh arugula over rice, and arrange sliced chicken strips on top of greens.
07 - Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each bowl and top with additional Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The breading stays impossibly crispy even after the cutlets rest, thanks to the Parmesan-panko magic
  • You get that comfort food satisfaction without feeling weighed down like traditional fried chicken dinners
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, including the rice
02 -
  • Crowding the pan makes the breading soggy. Work in batches if your skillet can't hold all four cutlets comfortably.
  • Letting breaded cutlets sit for 10 minutes before frying helps the coating adhere better. The flour absorbs some egg and becomes glue-like in the best way.
03 -
  • Pound your cutlets to even thickness so they cook at the same rate. Nothing worse than one end dry while the other's still pink inside.
  • Let your breaded cutlets rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying. This small step changed everything for me.
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