Baked Chicken Cutlets
My family loves these baked chicken cutlets, full of flavor and crunch. I LOVE to bake my crumbed chicken because it is WAY less messy than pan frying.
Why This Recipe Works
- The end result is crispy chicken cutlets but with none of the mess of pan frying
- All four of my kids love this chicken recipe
- No only are these oven baked chicken cutlets I also share a little hack for breading chicken which is easier than the traditional way.
Ingredients you will need
To make my baked breaded chicken cutlets you will need:
- chicken breast
- mayonnaise
- dijon mustard
- parmesan cheese
- panko bread crumbs
- paprika
- thyme
- garlic/onion powder
Ingredient Notes and Substitutes
- Mayonnaise: Traditionally crumbed chicken is dusted in flour, then soaked in an egg wash, and then crumbed. Using a good quality mayonnaise is much easier. Schemer the chicken in mayonnaise cover in bread crumbs and you are done! You can use a good quality store bought mayonnaise or homemade mayo.
- Panko breadcrumbs: You do not have to use panko, traditional toasted breadcrumbs are fine. This recipe also works really well with gluten free crumbs.
Flavorings
I like to add additional flavorings to my oven baked 'fried chicken' but they are not essential. This recipe works just fine with the three ingredients listed above, chicken steaks, mayonnaise and breadcrumbs.
- Dijon mustard: This can be substituted for any mild mustard.
- Parmesan cheese: If you need this recipe to be dear free it can be left out or you can use nutritional yeast.
- Paprika: smoked, sweet or Hungarian paprika are all nice.
- Thyme: You could use your favourite herbs or Italian seasoning. I quite like lemon zest and finely chopped rosemary added to crumb.
- Garlic/onion powder: I really like the deep savory flavor that onion or garlic powder gives to a recipe, but you could use minced garlic. If you are using minced garlic I would add it to the mayonnaise/wet ingredients instead of the breadcrumb mixture.
- Salt and pepper: I don't add extra salt and black pepper to my breadcrumbs as the other seasonings take their place. If you are cutting out the other flavours it might pay to season your breadcrumbs with a little salt and pepper.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Baken Chicken Cutlets recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below ore watch the recipe video below.
Jump to RecipePreheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius (400 F)
Step one: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally so that you end up with four thin chicken cutlets or chicken steaks.
Step two: Combine the wet ingredients; mayonnaise, parmesan cheese and mustard in a large mixing bowl mixing bowl.
Step three: Add the chicken cutlets to the wet ingredients, you want each chicken cutlet well covered.
Step four: Place the panko bread crumbs, paprika, thyme and garlic powder in a large bowl or dish, and mix to combine.
Step five: Transfer a mayonnaise-coated chicken cutlet one at a time to the breadcrumb bowl. Use your hands to ensure each cutlet is well-crumbed.
Step six: Place the crumbed chicken on a baking paper-lined tray, baking sheet or roasting pan.
Step seven: Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes, flip the chicken and bake for a further 10 minutes until golden and the chicken is cooked through.
Enjoy!
Top Tips & FAQs
Here is how you can make these Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets perfect every time!
- Take your time when you are slicing your chicken breasts into chicken steaks. You will get the best tender chicken and even cooking if all the chicken pieces are approximately the same thickness.
- Use your crumbed chicken cutlets on burger night. They are great for homemade chicken burgers!
- If you need an egg-free way to crumb chicken, keep your eye out as later this week I will be sharing how to bread chicken without eggs.
Baked Chicken Cutlets
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Ingredients
- 450 grams chicken breast x2 boneless breasts
Wet ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs The recipe usually needs 1.5 cups of bread crumbs but I find it easier to use 2 cups and discard the excess at the end.
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius (400 F)
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally so that you end up with four thin chicken cutlets or chicken steaks.
Wet ingredients
- Combine the wet ingredients; mayonnaise, parmesan cheese and mustard in a large mixing bowl mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken cutlets to the wet ingredients, you want each chicken cutlet well covered in the
Bread crumbs
- Place the panko bread crumbs, paprika, thyme and garlic powder in a large bowl or dish, and mix to combine.
- Transfer a mayonnaise-coated chicken cutlet one at a time to the breadcrumb bowl. Use your hands to ensure each cutlet is well-crumbed.
- Place the crumbed chicken on a baking paper-lined tray
- Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, flip the chicken and bake for a further 10 minutes until golden and the chicken is cooked through.
- Enjoy
Notes
- Take your time when you are slicing your chicken breasts into chicken steaks. You will get the best tender chicken and even cooking if all the chicken pieces are approximately the same thickness.Â
- Use your crumbed chicken cutlets on burger night. They are great for homemade chicken burgers!
- If you need an egg-free way to crumb chicken, keep your eye out as later this week I will be sharing how to bread chicken without eggs.Â
- Mayonnaise: Traditionally crumbed chicken is dusted in flour, then soaked in an egg wash, and then crumbed. Using a good quality mayonnaise is much easier. Schemer the chicken in mayonnaise cover in bread crumbs and you are done! You can use a good quality store bought mayonnaise or homemade mayo.Â
- Panko breadcrumbs: You do not have to use panko, traditional toasted breadcrumbs are fine. This recipe also works really well with gluten free crumbs.Â
Flavorings
I like to add additional flavorings to my oven baked 'fried chicken' but they are not essential. This recipe works just fine with the three ingredients listed above, chicken steaks, mayonnaise and breadcrumbs.Â- Dijon mustard: This can be substituted for any mild mustard.Â
- Parmesan cheese: If you need this recipe to be dear free it can be left out or you can use nutritional yeast.
- Paprika: smoked, sweet or Hungarian paprika are all nice.Â
- Thyme: You could use your favourite herbs or Italian seasoning. I quite like lemon zest and finely chopped rosemary added to crumb.Â
- Garlic/onion powder: I really like the deep savory flavor that onion or garlic powder gives to a recipe, but you could use minced garlic. If you are using minced garlic I would add it to the mayonnaise/wet ingredients instead of the breadcrumb mixture.Â
- Salt and pepper: I don't add extra salt and black pepper to my breadcrumbs as the other seasonings take their place. If you are cutting out the other flavours it might pay to season your breadcrumbs with a little salt and pepper.Â
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