Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets
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Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets
Description
Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets use chicken breasts sliced into cutlets to ensure quick, even cooking. The marinade features a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and fresh rosemary, which imparts a subtle citrus and herbal flavor. After marinating, the cutlets are coated in breadcrumbs for a light crust and baked at 400°F until just cooked through. Baking keeps the chicken moist while developing a gentle crispness on the outside from the crumbs. The simple seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the natural taste of the chicken.
The result is a tender, juicy meat with a balanced tangy and savory profile and a satisfying breadcrumb texture. These cutlets work well served alongside a vegetable side or salad for a complete meal.
For best results, the recipe suggests marinating for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure doneness. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to two days and should be reheated before serving. Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be substituted if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon rosemary minced fresh
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with oil and set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Carefully slice each breast into two cutlets (4 cutlets total), by cutting horizontally through the thickest part of the breast.
- Add all of the ingredients to a ziplock bag except for the breadcrumbs. Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Dredge the marinated chicken cutlets into the bread crumbs, coating on both sides.
- Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees. Serve with your favorite side dish and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs as an alternative if you prefer or require gluten-free options.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for fuller flavor absorption.
- Leftover chicken cutlets can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 32IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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