Long before chicken cutlets became a favorite in restaurants, they were a tradition passed down from one generation to the next. For many Italian-American families, the sound of a cutlet being gently pounded thin and the aroma of breadcrumbs sizzling in olive oil meant Sunday dinner was on its way.
At Nocella’s, chicken cutlets remind us of our grandmothers, who believed that simple ingredients, prepared with care, always made the best meals. Every cutlet was made by hand—trimmed, pounded until tender, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and cooked until perfectly golden and crisp. There were no shortcuts, just patience, pride, and family recipes.
A great chicken cutlet is one of the most versatile dishes in Italian-American cooking. It can be served simply with a squeeze of fresh lemon, topped with arugula and burrata, transformed into a classic Chicken Parmesan, or layered onto fresh-baked Italian bread for an unforgettable sandwich.
At Nocella’s, we continue that tradition every day. We prepare our chicken cutlets the old-fashioned way because some recipes don’t need to be reinvented—they simply need to be made with the same care and respect that Grandma taught us.
That’s the difference between a good chicken cutlet and one you’ll remember.
