If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken, oven-fried chicken breast cutlets are the perfect solution. This cooking method results in a crispy, golden-brown crust without all the added fat and calories. Plus, it's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic flavor or something more adventurous, there's an oven-fried chicken breast cutlet recipe out there for you.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CRISPY JUICY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a very crispy, moist, and tender chicken dish without the messy frying. The oven does a great job making that crispy coating we all love.
Provided by Judy in Delaware
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts and buttermilk into a large resealable plastic bag, knead several times to coat chicken with buttermilk, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Placed crushed herb-seasoned stuffing mix into a shallow bowl. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a separate flat dish. Beat egg with water in a bowl. Pour peanut oil into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk, and discard used buttermilk marinade. Dredge chicken breasts in seasoned flour. Dip each floured breast in egg, then press gently into stuffing mix to coat. Place coated chicken breasts into the pan with peanut oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn each chicken breast over and continue baking until chicken pieces are no longer pink inside and the coating is crisp, about 25 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1178.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN CUTLETS
Thinly sliced chicken cutlets, baked to perfection with a garlic parmesan panko coating.
Provided by Rena
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To prepare the cutlets, pound each chicken breast to an even 1/4 inch thickness.
- Next, rub the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and olive oil. If time allows, marinate it for 1h to overnight. This will give you the most tender and moist chicken.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the garlic powder, panko with parmesan and smoked paprika. Dip the chicken cutlets into the egg mixture, then dredge it into the panko mixture, lightly pressing to coat
- Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking oil spray. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken cutlets and bake for 5-8minutes more, or until golden and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST CHICKEN CUTLETS
When we set out to create the best cutlets, we sought perfectly tender chicken that was flavorful and juicy -- not tasteless and dry -- with a crisp, breaded exterior that stayed put and didn't get soggy. After trying different methods, we found that a mix of panko and Pecorino Romano creates the salty, crunchy crust we crave, while dried spices in both the flour and breadcrumb mixtures ensure that our cutlets are never bland.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise making 8 roughly equal pieces. (They should look like large chicken tenders.) Place one sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Set up a standard breading station: mix the flour, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, if using, in a shallow dish.
- Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a second shallow dish.
- Mix the panko, Pecorino-Romano, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, the remaining 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge one piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Transfer the chicken back to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Line a clean baking sheet with a clean wire rack. Heat 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the clean wire rack, season with salt and hold in the oven at 200 degrees F to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and chicken, making 4 batches in total.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
SIMPLE FRIED CHICKEN BREAST CUTLETS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and hot sauce together.
- In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large, heavy, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat about 1 inch of oil to 350 F/180 C/Gas Mark 4. Preheat the oven to 200 F if you are not serving the chicken cutlets immediately or if you are doubling the recipe and are cooking in batches.
- When the oil is hot , dip a chicken cutlet in the egg and milk mixture, coating both sides. Let excess drip off, then coat with the flour mixture. Carefully lower the coated chicken into the hot oil. Adjust the heat as needed if the oil gets too cold or hot. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
- Fry the chicken for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.
- Drain the chicken on layers of paper towels or brown paper bags. Once the oil returns to temperature, repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Serve immediately or transfer to a large baking sheet and keep warm in a 200 F oven or warming drawer. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS
When you prepare crisp, golden cutlets in advance and stockpile them in your freezer, you open up all kinds of options for speedy dinners. To kick off our new food column about shortcuts and time-savers, here are delicious baked alternatives to breaded cutlets from a box. The best part? They go from frozen to perfection in a mere 15 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare cutlets: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss panko, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring twice, until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely. (Crush a few handfuls, to help crumbs adhere.) Whisk eggs in a bowl. Pat dry chicken cutlets; season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, tapping off excess. Dip in eggs; coat with panko, patting to adhere. Lay cutlets in layers on a baking sheet, with parchment in between each. Freeze 2 hours, then up to 1 month in resealable plastic bags.
- Bake cutlets: Arrange on a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees, flipping once, until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. (If cutlets are not frozen, bake 8 to 10 minutes.)
MAKE-AHEAD CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLETS
Get ready to stock your freezer with the easiest, most versatile meal ingredient that's ever made dinner delicious. These panko-crusted chicken breasts go from frozen to cooked and crispy in about 15 minutes. Use them just about any way you can dream up, from chicken Parmesan to hearty sandwiches to a ramen topper-or just on their own, with a bright squeeze of lemon juice.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray large rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Transfer to shallow bowl.
- Between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, place each chicken breast; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
- In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In shallow bowl, mix eggs and water with whisk. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in browned bread crumbs, coating completely. If there are any bread crumbs left in bowl, pat them on top of chicken breasts to cover any bare spots.
- Place chicken breasts on cookie sheet. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
- To freeze: Arrange unbaked breaded chicken breasts on two large cookie sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; freeze 3 to 4 hours or until frozen solid. Wrap each breast in plastic wrap, and store together in 2-quart freezer bag up to 1 month. To bake: Heat oven to 450°F. Place desired number of frozen breaded chicken breasts in 1 layer on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Turn over; bake 8 to 10 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN BREAST CUTLETS
This recipe is one of my favorite comfort foods that is quick, easy, tasty, as well as healthy. It's from the April 04 issue of Southern Living. I like to use the even cook frozen chicken breasts from Sam's Club. Enjoy!
Provided by Melissa Spangler
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Combine cracker crumbs and cheese in a shallow bowl.
- Dip chicken in butter mixture; dredge in cracker crumb mixture. Place on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is brown and done. Garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 586.4, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.9
LOW-CAL OVEN FRIED CHICKEN CUTLETS
I'm on a mission to slenderize some of my favorite foods. (ok so that I can slenderize myself too!) This is my own adaptation of something I saw on the Food Channel recently with Juan Carlos Cruz.
Provided by ladycook
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Beat the egg and white together with the water well.
- Mix well the bread crumbs, cheese, and parsely.
- Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray the surface.
- Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge into the breadcrumb mixture so that it's well coated.
- Place on cookie sheet. When all the chicken pieces are coated, lightly spray with the non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until just cooked through. (these will dry easily so try not to overcook).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 743.2, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 8.7
CHICKEN CUTLETS
I keep these baked chicken cutlets moist and juicy with a golden coating of bread crumbs, wheat germ and Parmesan cheese. If you like a crunchier coating, substitute cornflake crumbs. -Cathy Kierstead, Easton, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan topping, wheat germ, basil and garlic powder. Place the yogurt in another shallow dish. Dip chicken in yogurt, then coat with the crumb mixture. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spritz chicken with butter-flavored spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until the juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a flavorful breading: Combine bread crumbs, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for a classic fried chicken flavor. For a more herby flavor, add dried thyme, rosemary, or oregano to the breading mix.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Place the chicken cutlets in a single layer on the baking sheet so that they cook evenly. If the chicken is too crowded, it will steam instead of fry.
- Bake the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through: The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken to make sure it is cooked safely.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce are all popular choices.
Conclusion:
Oven-fried chicken breast cutlets are a delicious and easy way to enjoy fried chicken without all the guilt. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving fried chicken but don't want to deal with the mess of frying. The chicken is coated in a flavorful breading and baked until it is golden brown and cooked through. Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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