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Why this Crispy Baked Chicken cutlet recipe is the best

So good: this baked chicken recipe is so crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. If you are a fan of the fried chicken cutlets that most Italian restaurants serve, you will be pleasantly surprised with this healthier (and tastier!) homemade version!

Kid-friendly: just like adults, the kids will love these crispy chicken cutlets! The ingredients are simple, and you can even serve this crispy chicken with your kiddos favorite pasta to make it even more delicious.

Simple and easy: it’s really easy to prep these chicken cutlets and pop in the oven. No frying needed which means no oil popping all over the stove. And because the ingredients are so simple, you might already have all if not most of them on hand already! It’s a win win!

How to make it

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush or spray cooking oil on a wire rack that has been placed on a baking sheet, then set it aside.

Prepare 3 separate dished. 1st with 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2nd with 2 whisked eggs. Mix 1 cup of Italian bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest in a third dish.

Cut the chicken breasts in halves lengthwise. When they are evenly thick and about 14 inch thick, cover them with plastic wrap and use a meat tenderizer to pound them. Season them with salt and pepper from both sides.

Each cutlet should be dredged in flour, beaten eggs, and then breadcrumb mixture.

Place on a pre-greased wire rack. Cooking spray should be used to coat the cutlets’ tops so that they remain crispy and turn golden.

the internal temperature reaches 165°F after 15 to 20 minutes of baking at 400°F.

Mastering the Classic 3-Step Breading Technique

The breading method, specifically this traditional three-step breading method that glues the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to create a secure and incredibly crispy coating, is the key to getting perfectly crisp chicken cutlets.

Before you begin, completely set up your breading station. Preparing three shallow bowls is required, one containing flour, another beaten eggs, and a third panko and Parmesan mixture Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally the breadcrumb mixture, working with one piece of chicken at a time. Gently press the breadcrumbs into the chicken to ensure they adhere.

To reduce mess, designate one hand as the “dry” hand (the one that dredges the chicken in the flour and breadcrumb mixture) and the other as the “wet” hand (the one that dips it into the egg mixture). This three-step process will result in perfectly-breaded, evenly-coated chicken.

How to Make Perfect Crispy Chicken Cutlets | From the Test Kitchen | Bon Appetit