Chicken Cutlets – A Natural Stress Reliever

Sometimes you just feel like beating something. Since that can sometimes land you in jail, depending on your target of choice, I recommend that you take out your frustrations with this chicken cutlet recipe. Not only will you feel better and get a mini arm workout, but you will end up with a great dish that can be served many ways. Start with fresh or defrosted chicken breasts. On a cutting board loosely wrap each chicken breast in plastic wrap and then beat with your heart content (or until it is about ¼ inch thick). Continue with the others breasts. In a bowl, lightly whip an egg with a fork. In another dish, create a mixture of bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and Italian spices as desired (oregano, basil, garlic powder, etc.). Take each chicken breast (you may need to cut them into smaller prices once pounded) and dip it in the egg and then lightly coat with the bread crumb mixture. In a frying pan, heat a thin layer of olive oil on Med high heat. Sauté chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side. Once all the breasts have been sautéed, place in a baking dish and cook for an additional 20 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees. My family likes these with a pasta dish and sauce. We also used the leftovers to make a buffalo chicken pita pizza with BBQ sauce. This dish takes time, but you can use it to mellow out to your favorite tunes and think happy thoughts. Happy Pounding!