Description
Panko-Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Homemade Ranch and Crispy Prosciutto are golden, crunchy chicken breasts served with a cool, creamy ranch dressing and salty, crisped prosciutto for a gourmet twist on a comfort classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
- 4 slices prosciutto
- For the Homemade Ranch:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between parchment paper and pound to even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- Season flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl. Mix panko and Parmesan in a third bowl.
- Dredge chicken in flour, then egg mixture, then panko-Parmesan mixture. Press to coat well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken cutlets 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate skillet or oven at 375°F (190°C), crisp prosciutto slices until browned and crunchy, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
- For ranch dressing, whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Adjust thickness with more buttermilk if needed.
- Serve chicken cutlets topped with crumbled crispy prosciutto and a drizzle of ranch, or serve ranch on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Panko gives extra crispiness—don’t substitute with regular breadcrumbs.
- Make ranch a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Garnish with extra herbs for freshness and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with toppings
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: panko chicken, parmesan cutlets, homemade ranch, crispy prosciutto, chicken dinner