Description
Mom’s Easy Parmesan Baked Chicken Cutlets are a simple and delicious dinner option featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, baked to golden perfection with a touch of Dijon mustard and fresh parsley for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken Cutlets
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Additional Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the chicken cutlets evenly.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, and chopped fresh parsley, mixing thoroughly to create the breading mixture.
- Coat Chicken: Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, then dredge each piece in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to coat thoroughly.
- Melt Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet or microwave until fully liquid, then lightly grease a baking dish or sheet with some of the melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the coated chicken cutlets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and drizzle remaining melted butter over the top of the coated cutlets for enhanced crispiness and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the chicken cutlets in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the coating is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and ensure moistness.
Notes
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang, but you can adjust the amount to taste or substitute with yellow mustard if preferred.
- For a crispier crust, broil the cutlets for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken cutlets or tenders for quicker cooking time.
- Leftovers keep well and can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
