Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for chicken cutlet
Best swap for chicken cutlet: Chicken breast. Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Chicken Cutlet?
Chicken Cutlet and Chicken Breast are the same ingredient under different names, so swap one for the other 1:1. You may also see Chicken Cutlet sold as Thin Sliced Chicken Breast. The table below also lists Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs and Turkey Cutlets, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Thin sliced chicken breast | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | pound to 1/4-inch thickness to match cutlet How to use it: Use 1:1 by weight. |
| Boneless skinless chicken thighs | pound thin; richer flavor, stays juicier How to use it: Use 1:1 by weight. |
| Turkey cutlets | 1:1; very similar cook time and texture |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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