crispy baked chicken cutlets

4-ingredient

just 4 ingredients + 30 minutes is all it takes to create super crispy, super juicy baked chicken. slice and serve over a salad or in tacos, or enjoy simply with your fave dipping sauce.

STEP 1

slice chicken breast in half to create two thin cutlets.

arrange chicken cutlets in an even layer on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap.

STEP 2

using a meat mallet, pound chicken into thinner cutlets.

STEP 3

chicken pieces should be about ¼-inch thick.

place a sheet pan in the oven while it preheats.  meanwhile, dip chicken cutlets in egg then coat with breadcrumb mixture.

STEP 4

place breaded chicken cutlets on preheated sheet pan and bake 6 minutes.

STEP 5

flip and continue to bake until nearly cooked through. turn oven to broil and broil chicken on top rack until golden brown and crispy, just 1–2 minutes.

STEP 6

enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce, or toss it over a salad and call dinner done!

dinner is served in just 30 minutes!

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