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Crispy Baked Thin Chicken Breasts

Crispy Thin-Sliced Chicken Breasts with panko are crispy on the outside, flavorful and juicy on the inside, and oven-baked to perfection in about 20 minutes. Fast and easy recipe for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-3 large eggs start with 2 eggs and add a 3rd if needed
  • 1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place the chicken cutlets in a ziptop bag or between layers of plastic wrap and pound to ¼ to ½ inch thickness.
    Season both sides of the thin-sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk the flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a shallow dish.
    Beat the eggs in a second shallow dish.
    Stir the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a third shallow dish.
  • Coat each thin sliced chicken breast in flour, then the beaten egg, then the panko mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spray the tops of the chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes* (SEE NOTES) or until cooked through to 165 degrees.

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Notes

*Total cooking time will vary depending on how thin the chicken breasts are cut. Check for doneness early to prevent overcooking the chicken.
Pound the chicken to an even thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin. This will help it cook quickly and evenly.
Use tongs or one hand for dipping the chicken in flour and breadcrumbs and the other hand for dipping in egg to keep breading from building up on your hands.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg