Crispy Chicken Cutlets
From The Recipe with Kenji and Deb by Deb Perelman & J. Kenji López-Alt
March 3, 2025 · 42 min · Episode 22
About this episode
This episode explores the versatility of crispy chicken cutlets and various recipes from different cuisines.
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 ) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
People in this episode
Hosts: Deb Perelman, J. Kenji López-Alt
Topics covered
- chicken cutlets
- cooking techniques
- adaptable recipes
- international cuisine
- fried food
Keywords
- crispy chicken cutlets
- schnitzel
- katsu
- fried chicken
- adaptable recipes
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Tonkatsu or Chicken Katsu, Crispiest Chicken Cutlets, 5-Ingredient Fried Chicken Sandwiches
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