Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets: Juicy and Easy Weeknight Delight
Delight in these juicy Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, basil, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken breasts in beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken cutlets on both sides.
- Transfer cutlets to an oven-safe dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil and basil for an hour before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg