Diets Are Hard
So… You’ve only been dieting for eleven days and already you’re craving fried chicken. You probably haven’t had fried chicken for months, maybe years, but now that it’s officially off-limits, so of course, it’s all you can think about. You lay in bed at night with a pinch in your stomach and crispy little drumsticks dancing in your head. This happens to me… All. The. Time. I can’t remember the first time I made “healthy” fried chicken, but I’m pretty sure it was right after the first time I discovered I needed to shed a few pounds. That must have been 20+ years ago. Jeeeeez!
Baked Chicken Cutlets… Endless Possibilities
This crispy baked chicken recipe has come in handy on many occasions. It’s an easy meal that comes together in minutes and the potential serving methods are endless. I often serve crispy baked chicken cutlets over salads, yet even there, think of the options:
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad Crispy Baked Chicken Taco Salad Baked “Fried Chicken” over Southern Slaw Baked Breaded Chicken Cutlets over Field Greens with Fresh Berries and Goat Cheese
I could go on and on with a list of amazing recipes!
Baked Chicken Cutlets Ingredients
Chicken Cutlets – thinly sliced chicken breast Panko Breadcrumbs – regular or gluten-free breadcrumbs Shredded Parmesan Cheese – or grated parmesan Fresh Thyme Leaves – or dried thyme Light Mayonnaise – low fat or paleo (This acts as the adhesive, no eggs required!) Dijon Mustard Salt and Pepper
How to Make Breaded Chicken
Get The Full (Printable) Recipe Below For How To Make Baked Breaded Chicken Cutlets + VIDEO. Enjoy!
Why Chicken Cutlets Instead of Breaded Chicken Breasts?
I like to prepare baked chicken cutlets instead of whole chicken breasts for two reasons: One cutlet is essentially half (or sometimes one-third) of a large chicken breast, so they satisfy a craving and keep the calories on the down-low. Also, try using this healthy fried chicken recipe in lettuce wraps!
Do I have to use chicken cutlets?
No, but… Chicken cutlets are easier to bake because they are sliced evenly therefore bake more evenly. Plus, they don’t take as much time to bake them. However, you can use chicken breasts as well, but make sure to increase the baking time to 25 minutes.
Is this baked chicken recipe a good make-ahead meal?
The chicken will keep its crunch for several hours, but the crust will soften over time due to the tender chicken inside. To reheat the chicken and crisp up the crust, place the leftover chicken in a 350-degree F oven for 10 minutes.
Can I add other seasoning and spices to the breaded chicken?
Of course! You can add extra ingredients to both the mayo mixture and/or the breadcrumbs to create a unique flavor. Try mixing in lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, crushed rosemary, Italian seasoning, or Cajun seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these crispy chicken cutlets with pasta and marinara sauce for classic Chicken Parmesan. Slice each piece of chicken and serve over fresh green salads. Use the oven baked chicken cutlets in crispy chicken sandwiches or wraps. Or keep this light by serving them with a low-cal dipping sauce and a healthy side dish like roasted asparagus or green beans.
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