Description
Breaded Chicken Cutlets are a delicious and crispy dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a flavorful feast. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked to perfection, these cutlets offer a satisfying crunch while keeping the meat juicy and tender. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or simply craving comfort food, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees delight in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with minced garlic, and a third with breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cutlets and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- While baking, mix soy sauce with garlic powder for dipping.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg