Description
Easy Baked Chicken Cutlets are the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners, delivering juicy, golden-brown chicken with a satisfying crunch. Made with simple ingredients and foolproof techniques, these cutlets offer restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy family meal, this versatile dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite seasonings (e.g., Italian herbs or garlic powder)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated cutlets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg