Easy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets (PERFECTLY Cooked In 20 Minutes)

These baked chicken cutlets are quick and simple to make, yet they taste like they came from a restaurant! This recipe combines chicken breasts with the perfect balance of Italian seasonings, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil to make a dinner recipe fit for a king or queen!

My Take On Baked Chicken Cutlets

This recipe makes a meal that's basically like a cross between fried chicken and regular chicken cutlets, and it's just so tasty, tasty.

The chicken breasts are seasoned to absolute perfection, then they get coated in an egg wash, dipped in a blend of parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, and cooked to crispy golden brown goodness. Plus, not only are these cutlets as crispy as fried chicken, but they're made in the oven, so they're a little healthier too. 

My favorite part about this recipe, though, is the fact that it's really easy to make. Just a little breading, and then it's hands-off from there. That means you can focus on making some tasty sides to serve with your breaded chicken cutlets.

Speaking of sides, I love to serve the chicken with this cauliflower casserole, twice baked potato casserole, or this old fashioned baked macaroni and cheese. 

Ingredients

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts- I use two large ones.
• Italian seasoning- to give the breading a savory flavor.
• Olive oil- for coating the chicken.
• Egg- essential for helping the breadcrumbs stick.
• Panko breadcrumbs- for that extra crispy and crunchy texture.
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese- this is my secret ingredient to add a little cheesiness to the breading.
• Garlic powder and smoked paprika- for even more flavor.
• Salt and pepper- essentially in virtually every recipe.

By the way, you can use almost all of these ingredients to make these Italian chicken cutlets too. Or, for something a little different, you can make these beef cutlets.

How To Make Baked Chicken Cutlets

Step 1: Prepare the cutlets. First, you'll want to preheat your oven to 400°F, and then you'll want to tenderize your chicken cutlets. So, to tenderize them, just wrap each chicken breast in plastic wrap and use a mallet to pound the chicken out until it's about ¼-inch thick. Making the chicken breasts thinner and equal in size will make them cook more evenly in the oven.

Step 2: Season the chicken. Once you've pounded the cutlets to the right thickness, you'll want to coat each piece of chicken with a little olive oil, then rub the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning into the chicken.

Step 3: Bread the chicken. In one bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. In another bowl, whisk the egg until the yolk combines with the white. Dip the chicken into the egg wash, then into the bowl of breadcrumbs. Just make sure to coat the breast evenly on both sides when you do. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and get them ready for the oven.

Step 4: Bake. Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake the chicken for 15 minutes. Then flip the chicken and bake it for another 5-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve warm with any sides that you want.

How I Recommend Storing The Chicken

This recipe for baked chicken cutlets makes two servings, and it's usually the perfect amount for two in my house. I'll just double the recipe if I'm making this for a family dinner or want to make sure I have leftovers.  Speaking of leftovers, you can store any in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. If you want to keep them for even longer, you can freeze the chicken in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 4 months.

How I Reheat The Leftovers

I've found the best way to reheat chicken cutlets is to put them on a wire rack over a baking sheet and heat the chicken in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, flipping it halfway through cooking. I'll either add about 15 more minutes for the frozen chicken.

More Chicken Recipes To Try Next

• Oven baked chicken tenders
• Pan fried chicken breasts
• Panko chicken tenders
• Chicken divan
• Fried chicken without buttermilk
• Shake and bake chicken

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