With the first signs of fall beckoning us to grab a sweater and nestle in, this Chicken Cutlet Sandwich with its Lemon Mayo and Arugula provides all the crunch and comfort that we crave in a cozy autumn meal!
I am absolutely crazy for chicken cutlets. Crispy fried chicken fingers, breaded chicken, crumbed chicken – you name it – if it’s tender chicken enveloped in a crunchy cheesy crumb, I am all for it!
Like potato chips and English muffins, chicken cutlets are a weakness of mine.
As a matter of fact, if on Valentine’s Day, Dom handed me a heart-shaped box brimming with homemade breaded chicken cutlets – I’d marry him all over again. And for those of you who know me well, you are not at all surprised by this proclamation.
Do you have chicken breast in the freezer? Lemons in the crisper? Mayo in the fridge? Yes? Then you’re more than halfway there! More than halfway to one of the most incredible sandwiches that you’ve ever had!
Here’s the deal – I was a spoiled child. My mom made and still makes the best fried Italian chicken cutlets ever. Whenever chicken cutlets, or beef cutlets for that matter, were on the menu – it was a happy day! We took our cutlets very seriously. Still do.
WHAT IS A CHICKEN CUTLET?
- A chicken cutlet is a slice of meat that is cut from the chicken breast. Pounded out thin so that it cooks faster than the entire breast, the cutlet is tender and juicy. For this recipe I used two (1/2 lb.) chicken breasts that I cut into quarters, then pounded out thin. This way I could double up the chicken cutlets in the sandwich, layering two nice pieces.
HOW TO MAKE BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS:
- Cut two (1/2 lb.) chicken breasts into quarters (4 cutlets each).
- Place the cutlets between two pieces of wax paper, then, using a meat mallet, pound out to about 1/8-inch thick.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large shallow bowl, beat eggs with a fork.
- In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge the chicken in the eggs then in the bread crumbs.
- THEN DO IT AGAIN! <——This is my secret for perfectly crunchy cutlets! (Double dipped!)
- As you prepare the cutlets, rest them on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat about ½ inch oil with butter over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot enough, add 2 pieces of chicken at a time.
- Fry until crispy and golden on both sides and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat.
With the crisp of the chicken, brightness of the mayo and peppery crunch of the arugula, who needs chocolates when chicken cutlet sandwiches exist?
If this recipe appeals to you and you decide to give it a whirl – I’d love your feedback and photos! Tag @ciaochowbambina on Instagram, or share to my Pinterest page!
MORE CHICKEN RECIPES TO ENJOY:
Cast Iron Roast Chicken with Apple, Onion & Sage
Easy Chicken Pot Pie – Girl Heart Food
Chicken Braciole with Parmesan & Pancetta
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup – Pinch and Swirl
BUON APPETITO!
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Chicken Cutlet with Lemon Mayonnaise and Arugula Sandwich
Description
This Chicken Cutlet with Lemon Mayonnaise and Arugula Sandwich is the ultimate in flavor and crunch!
Ingredients
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 eggs, fork stirred
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
zest and juice from 2 lemons
1 cup arugula
4 soft rolls
Instructions
Cut two (1/2 lb.) chicken breasts into quarters (4 cutlets each).
Place the cutlets between two pieces of wax paper, and using a meat mallet, pound out to about 1/8-inch thick.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
In a large shallow bowl, beat eggs with a fork.
In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge the chicken in the eggs then in the bread crumbs. THEN DO IT AGAIN! (This is my secret for perfectly crunchy cutlets!)
As you prepare the cutlets, rest them on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat about ½ inch oil with butter over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot enough, add 2 pieces of chicken at a time.
Fry until crispy and golden on both sides and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat.
Once chicken is cooked, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, then spread on rolls.
Place arugula on bottom roll, top with chicken, salt and pepper, and a little more arugula.
Enjoy!
Well this certainly looks like a wonderful sandwich! What great ingredients!
Thank you! Nothing but delish!
Double dip in the dredge to add crunch, genius! A crispy and crunchy chicken sandwich is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, adding this one to the ‘must-try’ list!
Woohoooo! You will love it, Kevin!! 🙂
I would love a heart shaped box of chicken cutlets too Annie! This sandwich has my name written all over it! Love it! Pinned and can’t wait to try.
Thanks for the pin, my friend! Enjoy!!
Haha, Annie! I’d also be thrilled with a box of breaded chicken cutlets as a Valentine’s gift! I would also love to have one of these sandwiches as my lunch!! It’s seriously making my stomach rumble. Looks amazing!!
Chicken cutlets are notorious for that! Rumbly tummies!! Thanks, friend!
I share your weakness for hot, juicy chicken in a crispy crumb! Love your double dipping technique and am so excited to try it! Thank you too, sweet friend, for the chicken noodle soup shout out…mwah!
You’re so welcome! That soup is zee bomb!! Thanks, dear!
These look amazing! I love that you double dip the cutlets–the crunchier the better!
Give me all the crunch!! Thanks, Kelsie!
Annie, my son would absolutely flip over this sandwich! It’s his all time favorite! Yours looks so crispy – the double dipping is a great tip! And that picture with the dripping lemon mayo – It’s killing me! I need! Lovely sandwich, my friend!
You do need! I do need, too! Hahah! I think your son will love it!!
Oh yes, Annie, I’d also marry again, if my husband gave me your chicken cutlets! Right on the spot! 😉 They look absolutely wonderful! And I love the parmesan cheese in the coating. Perfect! 🙂
Never enough Parmesan for chicken cutlets!! Thank you for stopping by, my friend! 🙂
Oh my goodness does that look good! Love everything about this sandwich. It’s simply perfect 🙂
Thank you, Jennifer!! 🙂
Yes, I have all those things! So craving this right now, Annie! Love how you double dipped too! Nice for the crunch factor 😉 This is a must try for sure! Thanks so much for the pot pie shout out, my friend! Happy Monday. P.S. I would totally rather this than a box of chocolates too 😉 XOXO
I crave this sandwich too much!! That extra crispy chicken gets me every time!! Happy Monday!! XOXO
I definitely have all of those ingredients and would love to whip up this epic sandwich for breakfast right now! Is that weird?! 😉 It looks amazing! Happy Monday Annie!
Not weird at all! I could eat this sandwich morning, noon and night! 🙂
Yes, I have all those things! So craving this right now, Annie! Love how you double dipped too! Nice for the crunch factor 😉 This is a must try for sure! Thanks so much for the pot pie shout out, my friend! Happy Monday. P.S. I would totally rather this than a box of chocolates too 😉 XOXO
I crave this sandwich too much!! That extra crispy chicken gets me every time!! Happy Monday!! XOXO