Nashville Hot Chicken Milanese

These spicy, ultra-crispy chicken cutlets get their spicy, Nashville-hot-chicken-inspired flair from a fiery cayenne pepper–infused oil.

275 Calories

46g Carbohydrates

13g Protein

461mg Potassium

2g Fiber

8g Sugar

8 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/4 cups canola oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 to 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, divided
Simple green salad (such as Little Gem lettuce with ranch dressing, fresh dill, sliced chives, and black pepper), for serving