Learn how to make chicken cutlets out of chicken breasts, so you can make all of your favorite chicken cutlet recipes for dinner. This simple technique gives you thin pieces of chicken that cook fast and taste great!
Place chicken breast on a cutting board, with the thicker side away from you.
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
Place your hand firmly on top of the chicken, on the opposite side of where you're starting the cut. Instead of gripping the chicken, position your fingers upwards with your palm in place.
Position your knife in the middle of the chicken, horizontally, towards the top (thicker side). The knife should be parallel the board, so you will be cutting inwards.
Cut into the chicken breast lengthwise. As you move inward from the thickest section, begin to position your knife slightly downwards. This will help to create two evenly-sized pieces. Cut all the way through.
To finish the cutlets, you'll likely want to pound them to flatten them out to a more even thickness. Place it between two pieces of plastic wrap, and use a mallet meat tenderizer to pound it until it's even.
Notes
Use a sharp, sturdy, good-quality knife. I recommend using a Chef’s knife.
To make your own chicken cutlets, you'll need to start with boneless chicken breast, not a whole breast (otherwise you'll need to remove the bone and separate into halves first).
You can cut these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge or freezer until ready to cook.