Delicious Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets for an Easy Dinner Delight
Enjoy a beautiful meal with these delicious Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets that are easy to prepare and sure to delight everyone at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the Parmesan-basil mixture, followed by breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cutlets to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in garlic or lemon juice before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg