Baked Chicken Cutlets (Crispy)

Submitted by JaxVegas

"Reasonably healthy alternative to fried chicken cutlets, easier to clean up and relatively crispy."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 6 Cutlets
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 lbs chicken breasts (about 6 small or medium, skinless or boneless)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 spritz cooking spray (avocado or olive)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Trim each chicken breast and pound down to even 1/4 inch thickness.
2. Rub the chicken breast with italian seasoning, salt, pepper and olive oil. Marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight in refrigerator.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4. Place grate/rack in rimmed baking sheet (as pictured).
5. In large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, salt and pepper.
6. In shallow bowl/dish, combine the garlic powder, panko, parmesan and smoked paprika.
7. Dip the chicken cutlets into the egg mixture, then dredge it into the panko mixture, lightly pressing down to coat.
8. Place the chicken onto the prepared grate/rack and spray with cooking oil.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken cutlets and bake for 5-10 minutes more, or until golden brown and juices run clear.
10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.