Panko bread crumbs – or plain bread crumbs, but note they will not get quite as crunchy.Chicken cutlets – thinly sliced chicken breasts.Pair them with your favorite Italian-inspired sides for a satisfying meal the entire family will love! Ingredients You Need However you decide to make them, these beauties are ready in under 30 minutes (including prep). The recipe includes only a handful of classic pantry staples you probably have in your kitchen right now – like Panko and Italian seasonings.Īlthough I prefer to quickly pan-fry this dish, you can pop these chicken cutlets in the oven and bake them as well! Pan-Fried or Oven-Baked Italian Chicken CutletsĬrispy, crunchy, juicy, and flavorful Italian Chicken Cutlets are fabulously easy to make as a quick and nearly effortless dinner. It’s a simple breaded chicken recipe that is packed with Italian flavors, and can be made pan-fried or oven-baked. Here we’re sharing one of our favorite dishes to make with chicken breast cutlets. The thin cut is able to cook quickly and evenly while still staying nice and moist. Yes, they sure are! Chicken cutlets are thinly sliced breasts, sometimes pounded to make even thinner. Treat them right and they’re your breast friend in the kitchen! Are chicken cutlets the same as breasts? You see, the cut isn’t the problem it’s all about how the chicken is prepared.
But yet, chicken breasts are still super popular and used in so many dishes! It’s confusing. You might have heard people say chicken isn’t exciting or it isn’t juicy enough. If you want to bring these cutlets to a whole new level, you can marinate them in buttermilk and spices, like I do it with my Buttermilk Chicken Tenders.Whether you prefer chicken pan-fried or baked, this Italian Chicken Cutlets recipe is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes! It features thinly-sliced chicken breasts with delicious Italian flavors, and is perfect to pair with pasta or other Italian-inspired side dishes.Ĭhicken breasts are one of those ingredients that tend to have a bad reputation… Yet everyone still seems to love them. Make sure you grease the wire rack very well before placing the meat on it, so the cutlets crust doesn’t stick to it. Your cutlets will taste much better when each layer is well seasoned. I like to season all the coating ingredient with salt and pepper. Spray the tops of the cutlets with some cooking spray, that will help to keep the tops crispy and get golden in color.īake at 400☏ for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165☏. Season them with salt and pepper from both sides.ĭredge each cutlet in flour, then beaten eggs, and then breadcrumb mixture. Cover them with plastic wrap and pound with a meat tenderizer until they are even thickness and about ¼-inch thick. In a 3 rd dish mix 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tbsp lemon zest.Ĭut the chicken breasts in halves lengthwise. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and brush or spray it with cooking oil, then set aside. If you like to cook with poultry, check out my Healthy Chicken Dinner Ideas for more inspiration.
There are so many ways you can serve this recipe! Plus, it’s great for a meal prep or use it for quick dinner meals during the week, similar to my Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe, and Classic Chicken Parmesan Recipe. We just need to slice and pound the meat, coat it, and bake to perfection.
The prepping time shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes. Instead, we are going to bake it in the oven, which also helps to make the coating super crispy and so much healthier! Making Chicken Cutlets was never easier! There is no hot oil involved, which means you don’t have to clean your kitchen from top to bottom from the greasy splashes. Crunchy golden Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets have a crispy coating, while staying tender and juicy inside! This is a great healthy alternative to a classic fried chicken breast recipe that you can make in just under 40 minutes.
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