Fragrant Baked Chicken Cutlets Quick Italian Recipe
If you are not going to fry then this baked chicken cutlets recipe is for you it will not disappoint you because it is one of the best Baked Chicken Cutlet Recipes simply you need to coat thin pieces of chicken breasts in aromatic ingredients and your golden, juicy, and crispy Italian chicken cutlets are ready which is actually a light version of fried chicken cutlets.
I am sure you will love these chicken cutlets baked due to the crispiness and their clean texture, savory flavor, and enticing aroma. If you’re looking for something unique, check out my meatloaf recipe.
Prep Time for Baked Chicken Cutlets
| Prep Time | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 Minutes |
| Total Time | 45 Minutes |
| Course | Main Course |
| Cuisine | Italian |
| Servings | 5 Servings |
Ingredients of Baked Chicken Cutlets
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese | 3 Tbsp |
| Chopped Flat-Leaf Parsley | 3 Tbsp |
| Whole Milk | 2 Tbsp |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast | About 2 pounds (about 3 large breasts) |
| Salt and Black Pepper | Pinch |
| Seasoned Breadcrumbs | 1½ cups |
| Oil | For spraying |
| Salt Flakes or Coarse Salt | For finishing (optional) |
| For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs | |
| Plain Breadcrumbs | 1 cup (fine texture) |
| Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese | ½ cup |
| Dried Oregano | 1 Tbsp |
| Dried Basil | 1 Tbsp |
| Garlic Powder | 1 Tbsp |
| Onion Powder | 1 Tbsp |
| Ground Black Pepper | 1 tsp |
Directions to Make Baked Chicken Cutlets
- Take a large bowl and add all the breadcrumbs ingredients together mix them well to combine (you can make them in advance).
- Get another bowl and whisk the eggs in it then add parsley, cheese, and milk and combine them then set aside.
- Slice horizontally each piece of the chicken breast in half to get good results from these chicken cutlet baked making sure to remove fat from the chicken breast and then with the help of a rolling pin pound the breast pieces thinner also ensure that each piece is of the same size and don’t be aggressive as the pieces can break easily.
- Pat these chicken pieces dry from both sides with a paper towel sprinkle some black pepper and salt on them and then place them in the egg mixture to coat them from both sides.
- Before baking the chicken cutlets in the oven warm up the oven to 425 degrees and put the rack in the lower third of the oven in case you have a convection option then it will be better to use it because it will create a brown crust.
- Now set up the breading station and arrange the bowl of chicken pieces that are in egg mixture and shallow bowl of breadcrumbs and then a sheet pan. You can use your hands to coat breadcrumbs on the chicken breasts or you can take help with tongs or forks.
- Add each chicken piece to the egg mixture then add in the bowl of breadcrumbs to coat them from both sides and place them on the sheet pan.
- Now spray oil on the sheet pan and before placing the chicken pieces on the sheet, shake off excess breadcrumbs and then place all the pieces carefully on the paper with the oil coat in a single layer, you can use two sheet pans if you feel necessary.
- Now spray the oil on the top side of every cutlet piece as well and put them in the oven to bake them, initially bake for 15 minutes then flip every piece and again bake for another 10 minutes or you can use a thermometer to ensure 165 degrees the internal temperature of each piece.
- If you like more brown cutlets then you can put them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes only but make sure to check them because they can burn quickly so keep a close eye on them.
- That’s it, your Italian baked chicken cutlets recipe is ready and if you like you can sprinkle them with some salt.
Serving Suggestions for Baked Chicken Cutlet Recipe
Here are some options to enjoy these Baked Chicken Cutlets:
- Simple Green Salad
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- Linguine With Pesto
- Roasted Vegetables
