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Looking down at three breaded chicken cutlets with golden panko and parmesan crust, garnished with parsley flakes.

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets

Baked chicken cutlets with Parmesan and Panko breading, ready in 40 minutes. A simple oven method for crispy, golden chicken.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb thin chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F:

    Set the oven to 400°F (205°C) to preheat.
  2. Flatten chicken breasts:

    On a cutting board, flatten each chicken breast to an even 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a heavy object.
  3. Set up breading station:

    Prepare a breading station: in one shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In a second shallow bowl, add the flour. In a third shallow bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bread the chicken pieces:

    Coat each chicken piece first in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure each side is fully covered.
  5. Arrange on baking sheet:

    Arrange the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly mist the tops with olive oil spray.
  6. Bake and broil until crispy:

    Bake for 10 minutes, then turn each piece over and bake for an additional 8 minutes. Increase the heat to broil on high and cook for 2-3 minutes until the coating is golden and crispy, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
  7. Garnish and serve:

    If desired, serve with a garnish of fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.