Crispy chicken cutlets are endlessly adaptable to taste, so it’s no wonder they are a universal crowd pleaser. From Austrian schnitzel to Japanese katsu to Deb’s mother-in-law’s recipe that leaves out a classic ingredient, there are endless permutations of chicken, flour, egg, breadcrumbs + ??? to satisfy the pickiest eater (and most discerning home cook).

Recipes Mentioned:

Tonkatsu or Chicken Katsu (Serious Eats)
Crispiest Chicken Cutlets (Smitten Kitchen)
5-Ingredient Fried Chicken Sandwiches (Serious Eats)

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