Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Creating Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets is a simple process if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Chicken: If the chicken breasts are thick, consider butterflying them or pounding them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
3. Set Up Breading Station: In three separate shallow dishes, place flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the last.
4. Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip into the eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
7. Flip Halfway: For even cooking, flip the chicken cutlets halfway through the baking time.
8. Rest: Once done, remove from the oven and let the cutlets rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
These steps will guide you in creating flavorful, crispy chicken cutlets that are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g