Summer Chicken Cutlets

This Summer Chicken Cutlet is served over whipped lemony feta and topped with a fresh tomato salad for an easy, seasonal dinner packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

This Summer Chicken Cutlet recipe pairs crispy breaded chicken with whipped lemony feta and a fresh tomato salad for an easy seasonal meal. The chicken sits on a layer of creamy feta and is topped with ripe tomatoes, creating a simple dinner that makes the most of summer produce.

The whipped feta adds a tangy, lemony base that pairs well with the crispy chicken, while the tomato salad keeps the dish fresh and light. Serve these chicken cutlets for a weeknight dinner or summer gathering with crusty bread, a simple salad, or your favorite seasonal side.

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Summer Chicken Cutlet

This Summer Chicken Cutlet is served over whipped lemony feta and topped with a fresh tomato salad for an easy, seasonal dinner packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 people

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For the chicken cutlets:

• ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets (about 1 ½ pounds)
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ▢ Fry oil of choice (enough to cover the bottom up the pan and come up about 1/4 of an inch)
• ▢ Sea salt
• ▢ Pepper

For the whipped feta:

• ▢ 8 oz block of feta
• ▢ 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt
• ▢ 1 lemon (zest of whole lemon, and juice of half)
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh basil
• ▢ Flaky sea salt
• ▢ Pepper

For the tomato salad:

• ▢ 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• ▢ 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh basil
• ▢ 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions 

• Make the tomato salad: Slice the cherry tomatoes into quarters and add to a bowl with the fresh minced garlic, chopped basil, sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let sit until ready to serve, ideally at least 20 minutes before.
• Make whipped feta: In a food processor, combine the feta, basil, Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Blend, and while the processor is running, drizzle olive oil through the top opening, until the feta is whipped to a smooth mixture. Season to taste.
• Pound the chicken: Place the chicken cutlets between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to about ¼-inch thickness.
• Set up the breading station: Add flour to one shallow bowl, beaten eggs to a second, and breadcrumbs to a third, seasoning each with salt and pepper. Working one at a time, coat each cutlet in flour and shake off the excess, dip it into the egg, then press it into the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
• Fry the chicken: Add about ¼ inch of neutral or olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high until the oil is hot and shimmering (350 degrees). Add the cutlets without overcrowding the pan and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through to 165°F.
• Drain and season: Transfer the fried cutlets to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate and immediately season with a pinch of salt.
• Assemble: Add a few spoonfuls of feta to a shallow bowl. Add cutlet overtop and spoon over the tomato salad. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

• Fridge: Store the chicken cutlets, whipped feta, and tomato salad in separate airtight containers; the cutlets and whipped feta will keep for up to 3–4 days, while the tomato salad is best within 1–2 days.
• Freezer: Freeze the cooked chicken cutlets for up to 3 months and reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore their crispness; I don’t recommend freezing the whipped feta or tomato salad because their textures can change.
• Make Ahead: Make the whipped feta up to 2 days ahead and bread the chicken cutlets up to 1 day ahead, but for the best texture, fry the chicken and prepare the tomato salad shortly before serving.