The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

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2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley




  1.  Adjust  an  oven    rack    to  the center  position    and preheat

    the oven to 375°F. One at a time, place each cutlet
    between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound
    with a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy skillet to
    an even ¼- to ⅛-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper
    and set aside.



  2. Combine the bread crumbs, oregano, and ¼ cup of the
    Parmigiano-Reggiano in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
    Place the flour and the eggs in separate shallow bowls or
    pie plates. Use your right hand to pick up one chicken
    cutlet and add it to the bowl of flour. Use your left hand
    to coat it evenly with flour, then use your right hand to
    pick up the chicken, shake off excess flour, and add to
    the eggs. Turn the chicken with your left hand until
    evenly coated, then use your left hand to transfer it to the
    bread crumbs. Lift some crumbs with your right hand and
    press them onto the top of the chicken, then use your
    right hand to turn the chicken several times, pressing it
    into the crumbs until evenly coated. Transfer to a wire
    rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the
    remaining cutlets.

  3. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over
    high heat until it reaches 350°F on an instant-read
    thermometer (the corner of a chicken cutlet dipped into it
    should sizzle vigorously). Carefully add the chicken
    cutlets (you may need to work in two batches) and cook
    until the first side is golden brown, about 3 minutes,

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