Description
Moist and crispy baked chicken cutlets, prepared with a parmesan and breadcrumb coating, perfect as a main dish or for adding to your salads.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
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Chicken
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, butterflied
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Breading
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs (60g)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (28g)
- 2 eggs, beaten
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Cooking Spray
- Avocado or cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the chicken: Butterfly each chicken breast to create thinner cutlets and pound them into an even 1/2 inch thickness. Slice each butterflied breast in half so you have 2 cutlets per breast. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Prepare the breading stations: In a shallow bowl, mix the parmesan cheese and Italian breadcrumbs together. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs to create an egg wash.
- Bread the chicken: Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten eggs, ensuring both sides are well-coated. Then press each side into the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture, ensuring the coating adheres evenly.
- Arrange on the baking sheet: Place the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch. You may need to cook in batches if all cutlets cannot fit in one layer.
- Spray and bake: Lightly spray the tops of the breaded chicken cutlets with avocado or olive oil spray. Bake them in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
- Flip and finish baking: Remove the chicken from the oven and flip each cutlet. Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
- Check doneness: Remove the cutlets from the oven and ensure they’re cooked through with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve as a main dish with your favorite sides or add to salads.
Notes
- Butterflying and tenderizing the chicken ensures an even cook and provides a crispy yet juicy texture for the cutlets. Don’t skip this step.
- Nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on substitutions or additional ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
