How to pound chicken breasts thin. Pounding chicken cutlets helps with even baking and tenderizes the meat. Use this technique any time you're cooking chicken for moist delicious chicken your family will love!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How To Pound Chicken, How To Pound Chicken Thin
Slice chicken breasts in half. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
Place 4 pieces of chicken onto plastic wrap. Place the chicken breasts onto plastic wrap. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, flatten the chicken breast to be of even thickness.
Use as desired. Use the chicken in a recipe or season with salt and pepper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.