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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets Recipe

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This Easy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets recipe features tender, thinly pounded chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mixture of seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and aromatic spices. Baked to a crispy golden brown in the oven with a quick broil finish, these chicken cutlets are a healthier alternative to frying while still delivering deliciously crunchy texture and rich flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Cutlets

  • 1 lb thin chicken breasts

Dredging Mixture

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Other

  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken cutlets evenly and crisply.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Place the thin chicken breasts on a cutting board. Use a meat mallet or tenderizer (or a heavy kitchen object) to pound the chicken into an even ¼ inch thickness, ensuring they cook evenly and remain tender.
  3. Prepare Dredging Stations: Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl and whisk them. Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, combine the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
  4. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken cutlet first into the flour, coating completely, then into the whisked eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure each piece is thoroughly coated at every step for maximum crispiness.
  5. Bake the Chicken: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coated chicken cutlets on it. Spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each cutlet, bake for another 8 minutes. After baking, broil on high for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, crispy oven-baked chicken cutlets.

Notes

  • Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures they cook evenly and stay tender.
  • Baking followed by broiling creates a crispy crust without deep frying.
  • You can use regular chicken breasts by slicing them into thinner cutlets before pounding.
  • Olive oil spray helps achieve a golden crunch without excess fat.
  • Watch the chicken carefully during broiling to avoid burning.
  • Fresh parsley and lemon juice add brightness and freshness to the dish.

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