Make these perfect drowned cutlets in a luxurious batter recept

Name: Make these perfect drowned cutlets in a luxurious batter
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 chicken breast cutlets; 200 g plain yogurt; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 egg; 100 g breadcrumbs; oil or lard for frying; 1 stock cube (poultry); ½ l water; 30 g butter

Easy to prepare
4 serving
45 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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If you want to elevate the classic fried cutlets to a new level, try this recipe: cutlets marinated in yogurt, crisply breaded and then slowly stewed in an aromatic broth with butter. The result is tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

8 chicken breast cutlets
200 g plain yogurt
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg
100 g breadcrumbs
oil or lard for frying
1 stock cube (poultry)
½ l water
30 g butter

Preparation procedure

Marination Salt and pepper the cutlets and place them in a bowl with plain yogurt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator overnight.
Breading The next day, remove the cutlets from the yogurt and let them drain a little. Beat the egg with a fork in a deep plate, pour the breadcrumbs into a second plate. Coat each cutlet first in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
Pre-frying Heat oil or lard in a pan. Fry the breaded cutlets on both sides until golden (about 3–4 minutes per side). Transfer them to a clean baking sheet or plate.
Preparing the broth In a small pot, dissolve the stock cube in ½ l of water and bring to a boil.
Simmering the drowned cutlets Arrange the cutlets back on the baking sheet, pour over the prepared broth. Place a piece of butter on each cutlet. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until the broth is partially absorbed and the sauce thickens.
Serving Serve the drowned cutlets hot, preferably with braised potatoes or mashed potatoes that soak up the remaining sauce.

Total preparation time

Preparation and breading: 15 minutes
Frying: 15 minutes
Preparing the broth and simmering: 15 minutes
Total active time: 45 minutes + marinating overnight

Recipe conclusion

This version of drowned cutlets offers a refined twist on traditional fried meat. Marinating in yogurt gives the cutlets a unique tenderness, and the crispy breadcrumbs plus the gently melting butter in the sauce create a rich and delicious whole. A great choice for a family lunch or a celebratory dinner.