⏱ 30 min totalParmesan Chicken Cutlets
Per 1 serving · 245 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein42g29% of calories
- Carbs48g33% of calories
- Fat24g38% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Parmesan Chicken Cutlets (245 g) has 580 calories, with 42 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (38% of calories). It is high in protein (84% DV), thiamine (49% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (45% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 50%, 43% and 72% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein84%
- Thiamine49%
- Riboflavin (B2)45%
- Niacin94%
- Vitamin B691%
- Vitamin B1233%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Vitamin A15%
- Vitamin E16%
- Folate (B9)19%
- Potassium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium50%
- Saturated fat43%
- Cholesterol72%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 breast fillet Chicken breast
¼ cup Whole wheat flour- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
½ extra large Egg- 🥄½ tbsp Water
⁵⁄₁₆ cup Breadcrumbs
⅛ cup Parmesan cheese
½ tbsp Butter
½ tbsp Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Trim chicken breasts and pound or butterfly to an even 1/4-inch thickness for quick, even cooking.
- 2
Set up three shallow dishes: mix flour with salt and pepper in the first; whisk eggs with water in the second; combine breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan in the third.
- 3
Working one piece at a time, coat chicken in the flour mixture (shake off excess), dip in the egg, then press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture to fully cover.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook two cutlets until golden and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain briefly on a rack or paper towel.
- 5
Repeat with the remaining butter, oil, and cutlets. Serve immediately with lemon wedges or a simple salad, if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (245 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 134 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 49% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 45% |
| Niacin | 15 mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 91% |
| Folate (B9) | 74 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 52% |
| Choline | 197 mg | 36% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 203 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 97 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 550 mg | 79% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 67 μg | 122% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 22 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 8 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 133 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 37 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 580 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 110minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 70minCycling (moderate)
- 48minRunning (6 mph)
- 82minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Parmesan Chicken Cutlets?
One serving of Parmesan Chicken Cutlets (1 serving) has 580 calories, which works out to 237 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Parmesan Chicken Cutlets high in protein?
It provides a solid 42 g of protein per serving (84% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Parmesan Chicken Cutlets keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Parmesan Chicken Cutlets?
1148 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Parmesan Chicken Cutlets?
2.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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