chicken cutlets recipe

Crunchy golden Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets have a crispy coating, while staying tender and juicy inside! This is a great healthy alternative to a classic fried chicken breast recipe that you can make in just under 40 minutes.

Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets

chicken breasts

all-purpose flour

eggs

breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese (grated)

lemon zest

Salt, pepper

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and brush or spray it with cooking oil, then set aside.

Prepare 3 separate dished. 1st with 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2nd with 2 whisked eggs. In a 3rd dish mix 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tbsp lemon zest.

Cut the chicken breasts in halves lengthwise. Cover them with plastic wrap and pound with a meat tenderizer until they are even thickness and about ¼-inch thick. Season them with salt and pepper from both sides.

Dredge each cutlet in flour, then beaten eggs, and then breadcrumb mixture. Place on a pre-greased wire rack. Spray the tops of the cutlets with some cooking spray, that will help to keep the tops crispy and get golden in color.

Bake at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

These easy breaded chicken cutlets are the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family to enjoy! With just 5 simple ingredients, you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

Easy Breaded Chicken Cutlets Recipe

chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)

eggs (beaten (or ½ cup buttermilk))

coarse kosher salt

panko (Note 1)

Butterfly

To butterfly chicken breasts: Cut each chicken breast horizontally into 2 equal chicken cutlets. If needed, cover each cutlet with a plastic and pound until nice and even. You should have about ¾-1-inch thick cutlets. Pat dry the cutlets with a paper towel.

Stir

To bread chicken breasts: In 3 shallow plates, put flour, eggs and panko. Stir in salt to the eggs.

Bread

Dip each chicken cutlet in flour first, shaking off excess flour. Then dip it in eggs, and finish in the panko. Press the panko well on each side. Continue with the remaining chicken cutlets and arrange them on a sheet.

Heat

To cook: Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium high heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of oil and heat it as well.

Cook

Once the oil is shimmering, add 2 breaded chicken cutlets. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until nice golden brown crust forms. Then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until nice crust forms.

Serve

Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken once the internal temperature reach 165°F. Place on a baking sheet lined with wire rack. Serve immediately.

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