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Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts  sliced into cutlets
  • 1/2 cup  flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk optional
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp  garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Prep The Chicken
    Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise if needed, then pound the pieces to an even 1/4-inch thickness. This helps them cook quickly and evenly.
  2. Set Up Three Bowls
    Put flour in the first bowl. In the second, whisk eggs. In the third, mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, parsley or Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. This three-part breading setup shows up across the top-ranking recipes for a reason—it’s reliable.
  3. Coat The Cutlets
    Dip each piece in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. Press the crumbs in well. Place the coated chicken on a parchment-lined sheet pan or, even better, on a rack set over the pan.
  4. Spray And Bake
    Spray the tops lightly with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Bake at 400°F until golden and cooked through. If you’re not using a rack, flip halfway. Depending on thickness, expect roughly 17 to 20 minutes total. Some recipes finish with a brief broil—2 to 3 minutes—to deepen the color, but keep a close eye on it.
  5. Rest, Then Serve
    Let the cutlets sit for a few minutes before slicing. Pinch Me Good notes they can get even crispier as they cool slightly, which sounds backward but makes sense once steam settles down. Finish with lemon juice and parsley if you like.