Baked Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
These baked parmesan chicken cutlets are crunchy with that fried taste flavor only now, healthier and they come out so delicious. My family adores this dish and requests often. Bake some up and enjoy the deliciousness!
Love easy basic recipes that take little time to prepare and have on the table when everyone is ready to sit down and enjoy.
This simple and delicious recipe is just that.
I’m so happy that everyone really enjoys these chicken cutlets so much. They are baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
I make these for large gatherings as well as dinner for the family on a busy weeknight.
Bake some up soon, bet you will love them the way we do.
Baked Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
Yields: 6 cutlets
What you’ll need to make these crispy chicken cutlets…
Ingredients:
- 6 thin raw, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed with cold water and patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 minced garlic cloves, or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea or kosher salt and 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 3/4 to 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, this is the one I used
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, plus 2 more tbsp for garnish
- lemon wedge for garnish, optional
Quick and easy, that’s what it’s about when life gets so busy…
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and then parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a small bowl, blend olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, blend bread crumbs, cheese, Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley.
- Dip each cutlet into the oil mixture then into the breadcrumb cheese mixture.
- Arrange prepared cutlets on baking sheet. You can sprinkle more crumb mixture with any leftover oil if you want.
- Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear and there is no longer pink inside when you cut into the cutlets.
Enjoy the crispy chicken goodness!
Print the recipe below
Baked Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients
- 6 thin raw, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed with cold water and patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 minced garlic cloves, or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea or kosher salt and 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 3/4 - 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, plus 2 more tbsp for garnish
- lemon wedges for garnish, optional
Instructions
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1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and then parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray, set aside.
2.In a small bowl, blend olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
3.In a large bowl, blend bread crumbs, cheese, Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley.
4.Dip each cutlet into the oil mixture then into the breadcrumb cheese mixture.
5.Arrange prepared cutlets on baking sheet. You can sprinkle more crumb mixture with any leftover oil if you want.
6.Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear and there is no longer pink inside when you cut into the cutlets. Enjoy!
So delicious!
Wait! Here’s another delicious chicken recipe that’s always a big hit with family and friend. You’ll love….
Simple Baked Chicken Teriyaki
