Dinner for 4
Crispy Mexican Chicken Cutlets
$11.16for 440 minServes 4
Thin chicken cutlets are coated in flour, egg, and panko, then fried until crisp and fully cooked.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 8 oz$0.14/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.12Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1.25$0.60 each typical | 1.25 | $0.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.16 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.79 per serving$11.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 thin chicken cutlets
- kosher salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup peanut or avocado oil (optional)
- 1 lime
- lime wedges (optional)
Steps
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour, beaten eggs mixed with water, and panko in three separate shallow bowls.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, and press it into the panko.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the cutlets for 4 minutes per side, until golden and 165 F inside.
- Drain the cutlets briefly and squeeze lime over them.
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