Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets: Easy and Flavorful Family Favorite
A delicious and easy recipe for Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking and frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, then into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cutlets to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg