Description
Baked garlic Parmesan chicken cutlets are a mouthwatering delight perfect for weeknight dinners and special gatherings. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a crispy coating of garlic and Parmesan cheese, delivering an irresistible flavor experience that will have your family asking for more. Simple to prepare and packed with rich flavors, these cutlets guarantee satisfaction at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs.
- Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast and press into the breadcrumb mixture until well-coated.
- Place coated cutlets in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating dried herbs like oregano or thyme into the breadcrumb mixture. To make it gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.