Baked Chicken Cutlets Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Cutlets Recipe
Description
The Baked Chicken Cutlets comprise boneless cutlets coated first in a mixture of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to provide tang, flavor, and moisture. They are then pressed into a seasoned breadcrumb mix containing panko, Parmesan cheese, and thyme, which forms a crunchy coating after baking.
Baking the cutlets low in the oven ensures the bottoms crisp up nicely, while finishing under the broiler crisps the tops without drying out the chicken. The result is tender, juicy cutlets with a flavorful, crisp crust.
Serve warm as a main dish accompanied by sides like roasted vegetables or a salad. The recipe's straightforward preparation makes it suitable for easy weeknight meals or meal prep.
Leftover cutlets reheat well in a 350°F oven or air fryer, maintaining texture and warmth.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken cutlet usually 8 cutlets
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh leaves
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise light
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Move one oven rack to a low position. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line and baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil liberally with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Set out two medium bowls. In one bowl, mix the mayo, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In the other bowl, mix the panko, parmesan cheese and thyme.
- Place the chicken cutlets in the mayo mixture and toss to coat. Then one at a time, press each cutlet into the panko mixture on both sides to coat. Lay on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the lower part of the oven for 15 minutes. (Cooking low in the oven helps the bottoms to crisp up.)
- If the tops haven't browned, move the baking sheet to a higher rack and turn on the broiler on for 1 minute. Watch to make sure they don't burn. Serve warm.
Notes
- Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or in an air fryer for 5 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly to ensure even coating and crisp texture.
- Baking on a foil-lined sheet sprayed with non-stick spray helps prevent sticking and eases cleanup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 455mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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