Fried Chicken Cutlets

I try to give recipe that are local, fresh and organic.  But sometimes I just wanted something fried.  I make fried chicken cutlets that can be used in sandwiches, chicken parmesan or just eaten plain.  I like to make a batch of these and put them in the freezer for those nights when I come home late and need a quick dinner.  If you are someone who buys those frozen cutlets from Costco or other warehouse clubs, make these instead.  You can control the ingredients and know that even though fried, the meal is something you can be proud of.  I use organic chicken, organic or natural bread crumbs, organic eggs and organic milk.  I use a deep fryer so that I know the oil is to the right temperature and will not soak into the breading.  You can use a frying pan, just make sure the heat is high enough before adding the chicken.

This makes 10-12 cutlets.

Ingredients:

10 thinly sliced chicken breats
3 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Oil for frying

Here's how:

Preheat the deep fryer or oil in a pan to 375 degrees.

These are the crumbs I use.

 Place the crumbs in a bowl.

 Add eggs and milk to a bowl and scramble.

Add the chicken to the egg mixture, 2 or 3 at a time, and coat entirely.

Chicken coated in egg mixture

 Place the egg coated chicken into the crumbs and coat entirely.

Chicken coated and ready to fry.

 Place the chicken into the fryer for 2 and a half minutes, or if using a pan, 2 minutes per side.

Chicken in the fryer

 Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a plate with paper towels, to drain.

Eat now, refrigerate or freeze for later.