Description

These Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets are a flavorful and easy dinner option. Coated in crispy panko and loaded with delicious spices, they are perfect for a weeknight meal or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a sheet pan with an oven-safe wire rack inside.
Butterfly chicken breasts lengthwise into cutlets and pound for even thickness.
Prepare your breading station with three bowls for cornstarch, egg mixture, and panko breadcrumbs.
In one bowl, beat the egg with lemon juice.
In the second bowl, mix cornstarch with sea salt, baking soda, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
In the third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan and seasonings.
Dredge each cutlet in cornstarch, then dip in beaten egg, ensuring full coverage. Finish by coating with panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly into the chicken to adhere.
Let the breaded cutlets rest for 10 minutes on a plate before baking.
Spray the hot rack with oil, then place the cutlets on it, spraying the tops with oil.
Bake for 10–16 minutes until golden and cooked through. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crunch before serving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is at an even thickness for consistent cooking.
Resting the breaded cutlets helps the coating adhere better during baking.
Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken cutlets.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cutlet
Calories: 300
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg