Description
Mom’s Easy Parmesan Baked Chicken Cutlets offer a crispy, flavorful, and simple way to prepare boneless chicken breasts with a parmesan and Dijon mustard coating that’s perfect for a family dinner or a quick supper for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading Mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Kraft or similar)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s properly heated before placing the chicken inside.
- Prepare the breading: In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan, seasoned breadcrumbs, and chopped fresh parsley thoroughly.
- Prepare the butter and mustard mixture: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Once melted, stir in the Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Coat the chicken breasts: Brush each chicken breast with the butter and Dijon mustard mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each coated chicken breast in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the breading well.
- Arrange for baking: Place the breaded chicken breasts on a greased or lined baking sheet prepared for oven use.
- Bake the chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Using fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh flavor but dried parsley can be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
- Dijon mustard can be adjusted to taste; add more for a stronger tangy flavor or less for subtlety.
- To ensure even cooking, pound chicken breasts to similar thickness before breading.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness to avoid undercooked or overcooked chicken.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
