Description
These easy chicken cutlet recipes in oven deliver crispy, golden-brown chicken without the mess of frying. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, they’re flavorful, juicy, and oven-baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. A crowd-pleaser that’s light on effort and big on crunch!
Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and spray or brush it with oil to prevent sticking. -
Prepare Breading Station
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with a mix of Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. -
Slice and Pound Chicken
Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Cover them with plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until about ¼ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper. -
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mix. Place on the prepared wire rack. -
Bake Until Golden and Cooked Through
Lightly spray the tops of the cutlets with cooking spray. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the tops are golden and crisp.
Notes
If you don’t have a wire rack, place the cutlets directly on a greased baking sheet and flip halfway through for even crisping.
Add garlic powder or paprika to the breadcrumb mix for extra flavor.
Leftovers can be used for sandwiches or sliced over salads the next day.
These freeze well before or after baking—just reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
To avoid sogginess, let the cutlets rest for 2–3 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg