Description
Enjoy your delicious Crispy Baked Cheese Chicken Cutlets!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or a drizzle of olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
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Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, add the flour.
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Coat the Chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating sticks well.
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Arrange Cutlets: Place the coated chicken cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray or drizzle the top with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove, sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the cutlets, and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Customize the Cheese: Feel free to try a mix of cheeses like cheddar or provolone for a different flavor.
- Add a Kick: A pinch of red pepper flakes in the breadcrumb mixture can add a subtle heat.
- Check for Doneness: Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve Suggestions: These cutlets pair well with a fresh side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg