Easy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets: Juicy & Simple Weeknight Dinner
A collection of quick and easy recipes for juicy oven baked chicken cutlets that make a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, cheese, and seasonings.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, followed by the egg, and then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded cutlets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in your favorite seasoning for at least an hour before breading.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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