Baked Chicken Cutlets

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You’ll love these Baked Chicken Cutlets for an easy and healthy dinner! Just season and bake for a flavorful and wholesome chicken dish the whole family will love.

plate of baked chicken cutlets

Chicken Cutlets In Oven

Baked chicken cutlets are a delicious meal that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. All you need is some chicken, olive oil (or butter), and seasoning. Coat the chicken evenly in seasonings of your choice, then bake. The result is a tender, flavorful chicken cutlet that everyone will love.

spatula holding up a Baked Chicken Cutlet

What’s great about baked chicken cutlets is that they’re versatile. You can serve them with mashed potatoes and gravy for a comforting meal, or slice them up and put them in a sandwich for a tasty lunch. They’re also a healthy option because they’re baked rather than fried. So whether you’re cooking for your family or just looking for an easy weeknight dinner idea, baked chicken cutlets are a great choice!

baking sheet with chicken cutlets on top

Looking for more low-carb chicken dishes? These recipes are full of flavor: Air Fryer Almond Flour Breaded Chicken, Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast, and Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters.

keto-friendly meal, Baked Chicken Cutlets

How To Make Baked Chicken Cutlets

To prepare, preheat your oven to 425 degrees and lay a piece of parchment paper down on a baking sheet.

Lay chicken cutlets out on a plate or cutting board. Drizzle on olive oil. Then sprinkle on seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub oil and seasonings on the chicken.

seasoned and Baked Chicken Cutlets

Flip chicken cutlets over, then top the other sides with oil and seasonings. Rub in once again.

Lay seasoned chicken in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

spatula holding a tender and flavorful Baked Chicken Cutlet

Bake chicken for about 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 when inserted into the chicken. If the cutlets need more time to cook, simply place them back in the oven for a few more minutes and then check the temperature again.

Once the chicken is done cooking, use a spatula to move the chicken from the baking sheet to a plate. Now it’s ready to be enjoyed!

fork holding bite of Baked Chicken Cutlet

Cooking Tips

  • Use any seasonings you like on chicken
  • Cook the chicken on parchment paper for easy clean-up
  • If you have thicker chicken cutlets, they may take longer to cook. Use a meat thermometer to know when they are done.

easy dinner Baked Chicken Cutlets

What Is The Difference Between A Chicken Breast And A Cutlet?

A cutlet is simply a chicken breast has either been sliced in half or pounded to a thin size. As a result, cutlets cook a lot faster than traditional-sized chicken breasts.

low carb, healthy dish of Baked Chicken Cutlets

What To Serve With Baked Chicken Cutlets

These simply seasoned chicken cutlets go with all kinds of side dishes! We love Roasted Potatoes And Green Beans, Pan Fried Gnocchi, or Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits.

fork holding a bite of Baked Chicken Cutlet above a plate of chicken

Or keep it the meal low-carb and pair the chicken with filling side dishes like Air Fryer Mini Peppers, Air Fryer Shaved Brussels Sprouts, or Fried Cabbage With Bacon.

baking sheet with lightly seasoned chicken cutlets

More Baked Chicken Dishes To Try

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Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

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Baked Chicken Cutlets

You'll love these Baked Chicken Cutlets for an easy and healthy dinner! Just season and bake for a flavorful and wholesome chicken dish the whole family will love.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Chicken, Healthy, high-protein, low-carb, Main Dish
Keyword: Baked Chicken Cutlets
Cooking Method: Oven
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 95kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken cutlets
  • 1 tsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder divided
  • 1 tsp paprika divided

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and lay a piece of parchment paper down on a baking sheet.
  • Lay chicken cutlets out on a plate or cutting board. Drizzle on olive oil. Then sprinkle on seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub oil and seasonings on the chicken.
  • Flip chicken cutlets over, then top the other sides with oil and seasonings. Rub in once again.
  • Lay seasoned chicken in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken for about 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 when inserted into the chicken. If the cutlets need more time to cook, simply place them back in the oven for a few more minutes and then check the temperature again.
  • Once the chicken is done cooking, use a spatula to move the chicken from the baking sheet to a plate. Now it's ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

  • Use any seasonings you like on chicken
  • Cook the chicken on parchment paper for easy clean-up
  • If you have thicker chicken cutlets, they may take longer to cook. Use a meat thermometer to know when they are done.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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