Description
These Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets deliver an irresistible flavor with a crispy coating, making them perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy meal option. With easy prep and delicious results, this dish is a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- oil spray as needed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, placing a sheet pan with an oven-safe wire rack inside as it heats.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by halving them lengthwise, then pound the thicker parts until even in thickness.
- Set up your breading station with three shallow bowls: one for beaten egg mixed with lemon juice, one for whisked cornstarch, and one for the panko mixture.
- Dredge each cutlet in cornstarch, then dip in the beaten egg, ensuring all parts are coated properly, and finally coat in the panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Let the breaded cutlets rest on a plate for 10 minutes.
- Remove the hot pan/rack from the oven, spray or brush it with oil, and place the cutlets on the rack, spraying the tops before placing them in the oven.
- Bake for 10 to 16 minutes until golden and thoroughly cooked, broiling for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for extra crunch before serving.
Notes
Allow the breaded chicken cutlets to rest before baking for the best texture.
Using a wire rack allows for even cooking and crispiness on all sides.
Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken cutlets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg