Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlet Bowl (Print Version)

Golden Parmesan-breaded chicken cutlets served over rice with fresh arugula and bright lemon. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Cutlets

01 - 4 thin chicken breast cutlets, approximately 1.1 pounds 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 It:

01 - Cook rice according to package directions and maintain at warm temperature until assembly.
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 - Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge thoroughly in seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip into beaten egg, then coat completely with panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry each breaded cutlet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Once cooled slightly, slice each fried cutlet into uniform strips using a sharp knife.
06 - Divide warm rice among serving bowls, top with fresh arugula, and arrange sliced chicken strips on top of greens. Squeeze fresh lemon juice generously over each bowl.
07 - Top each bowl with additional grated Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while rice and chicken remain warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The crunch from that Parmesan-panko crust is something you'll want to experience again and again
  • Its lighter than traditional chicken Parm but still satisfies those carb cravings
02 -
  • Crowding the pan makes the chicken steam instead of fry, so work in batches if needed
  • Letting the breaded chicken sit for 5 minutes before frying helps the coating adhere better
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before breading for better adhesion
  • Keep one hand wet and one dry during the breading process to avoid messy fingers
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