Baked Chicken Cutlets
Baked chicken cutlets are a quick and delicious way to elevate any meal. With juicy, tender chicken coated in a crispy, golden crust, these cutlets are perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Easy to customize with your favorite seasonings, they promise to be a hit at your table. Serve them alongside a fresh salad or pasta for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with salt and pepper, and one with breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place cutlets on the baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg