Crispy Cracker-Crusted Chicken Cutlets
Crispy Cracker-Crusted Chicken Cutlets deliver shatteringly crunchy coating from crushed saltines and potato flakes wrapped around tender, juicy chicken. The seasoned crust brings a nostalgic, well-balanced salt-and-pepper bite that pairs beautifully with creamy sides or a simple salad. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual weekend meal when you want classic comfort with extra crunch.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the crackers in a large resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they are coarse crumbs. Add the flour, potato flakes, seasoned salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- 2
Beat the egg in a shallow dish or bowl. Working one at a time, dredge the chicken pieces in the egg, then place them in the bag with the crumb mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Fry the chicken, turning frequently, until golden brown and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 970.14 kcal High
- Protein 55.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 78.24 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.75 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 179.75 mg High
- Sodium 272.0 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.53 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.36 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.13 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.64 mg Moderate
- Potassium 73.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.19 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten