Crispy Baked Thin Chicken Breasts

Step 1

Preheat oven to Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place the chicken cutlets in a ziptop bag or between layers of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.Season both sides of the thin-sliced chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Whisk the flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a third shallow dish.

Step 4

Coat each thin sliced chicken breast in flour, then the beaten egg, then the panko mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Spray the tops of the chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes* (SEE NOTES) or until cooked through to 165 degrees.