Chicken cutlets with crispy cheese crust

4 servings

30 minutes

Chicken cutlets with a crispy cheese crust are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet and the rich flavor of aromatic cheese. This recipe emerged as a simple yet refined way to prepare chicken, giving it an appetizing texture and special depth of flavor. The crispy golden crust retains the juices inside the meat, while the cheese batter adds tenderness and zest. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner or festive table where you want to delight your loved ones with something hearty and delicious. Cutlets pair especially well with fresh vegetables or potato sides, creating a harmony of flavors and textures.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 265.5
• Proteins: 37.2g
• Fats: 10.6g
• Carbohydrates: 3.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Cheese: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Spices: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken fillet thinly and lightly pound it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g

2. Salt and pepper each piece and add chicken spices (I like curry).

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

3. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork, add grated cheese, and you can add a little flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Cheese: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

4. Coat each piece of meat in batter (it sticks well, nothing falls off). Fry in a hot pan on both sides until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Cheese: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon