Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets: Easy, Juicy Delight for Dinner
Juicy and flavorful Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets are a perfect dinner option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg