Description
These baked chicken cutlets are a healthier alternative to fried, offering a crispy crust and tender, juicy chicken inside. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional spices: garlic powder, paprika, oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Dip each cutlet in a beaten egg, then coat it in a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Arrange cutlets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides or sauces.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Make gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 culet
- Calories: 250cal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg