Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlet Bowl (Printable)

Golden parmesan-crusted chicken over fluffy rice with peppery arugula and fresh lemon—a lighter katsu-inspired bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Chicken Cutlets

01 - 4 thin chicken breast cutlets (about 1.1 lbs total)
02 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 3 tbsp olive oil, for frying

→ For the Bowl

10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
11 - 2 cups fresh arugula
12 - 1 large lemon, cut into wedges

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - Extra grated Parmesan
14 - Freshly ground black pepper
15 - Chopped parsley

# How To Make:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to assemble bowls.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: first with flour mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; second with beaten eggs; third with panko combined with Parmesan cheese.
03 - Dredge each chicken cutlet in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg wash, then press firmly into panko-Parmesan mixture to coat evenly on both sides.
04 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Fry cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
05 - Rest cooked cutlets for 2 minutes, then slice crosswise into strips.
06 - Divide warm rice among serving bowls. Top with fresh arugula and arrange sliced chicken over greens. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each bowl.
07 - Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, black pepper, and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while chicken remains crispy.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The crunch from that Parmesan-panko crust is absolutely addictive
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes even on busy weeknights
  • Fresh arugula and bright lemon keep the whole bowl feeling light and satisfying
02 -
  • Letting breaded cutlets sit for 5 minutes before frying helps the coating stick better and prevents it from falling off in the pan
  • Don't flip the chicken too early or you'll pull off half your beautiful crust patience is absolutely key here
03 -
  • Keep one hand dry and one hand wet during breading to avoid those frustrating clumps of batter forming on your fingers
  • Preheat your oven to 200°F and keep finished cutlets warm while you finish frying the rest
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