noun
- Plural of cutlet; thin slices of meat (usually veal, chicken, or pork) that are breaded and fried, or a patty made from ground meat or vegetables.
Usage: Common in European and American cuisine; Often served as a main dish
Examples
- The restaurant served breaded chicken cutlettes with lemon sauce.
- She prepared pork cutlettes for dinner last night.
- The vegetarian cutlettes were made from mushrooms and grains.
- We ordered three veal cutlettes at the Italian restaurant.
- Crispy cutlettes are a favorite comfort food in many households.