Chicken Cutlets with Herb Butter
Chicken cutlets with herb butter is a simple dish made from thin, boneless chicken breast pieces that are seasoned and usually pan-fried until golden and tender.They’re served with herb butter—softened butter mixed with fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, thyme, or rosemary, often with garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. The butter melts over the hot chicken, creating a rich, flavorful sauce.It’s commonly paired with roasted potatoes, vegetables, rice, pasta, or a green salad.
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Ingredients
Herb Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast cutlets about 5–6 ounces each
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended. Set aside.
- Pat the cutlets dry with paper towels. If necessary, pound them to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge each cutlet in flour, then shake off the excess.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add two cutlets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and cutlets.
- While the chicken is hot, spoon about 1 tablespoon of herb butter over each cutlet. Let it melt over the top.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges. This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, steamed vegetables, or salad.
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Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mg (10%)Sodium: 585mg (25%)Potassium: 42mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 553IU (11%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 13mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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