Baked Chicken Cutlets
If you asked me what is my favorite Italian dish - My answer is always the same. Chicken Cutlets. There are so many way to enjoy "Cutlets" Check out my blog post on some of my tips and other recipes.
Many recipes include frying your cutlets but I don't always want the mess of splatter to clean up so I love to bake them. So easy and less mess!
Check it out. I hope you try this recipe and enjoy. This is also a 30 minute meal from start to finish :)
Cindy's Tip: You can make many of these and separate in containers or sealable freezer bags then freeze to enjoy another time.
Enjoy xo Cindy
Ingredients
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs (regular or GF)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Olive oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degres F. Line a cover the bottom and edges of baking sheet with foil.
Take each chicken breast and lay on a plastic work board. Cover with a piece of clear wrap. Use your mallet to tenderize and form you chicken to a thin piece. (about 1/4 inch).
Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
Take ut 2 plates. Whisk the egg in one and add the breadcrumbs and parsley to another.
Dredge each piece of chicken in the egg then coat with the breadcrumbs.
Drizzle olive oil to lightly cover the bottom of your baking sheet. Lay the chicken on top then lightly drizzle a little more oil on the top of the coated chicken. Bake each side for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy over a salad, with sauce or with your favorite vegetables!