Description
A delicious recipe for Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets that are breaded and baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Place the cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second dish, and combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cutlets from the skillet and place them on a baking sheet.
- Spoon a little marinara sauce over each cutlet and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with additional marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and additional basil for 30 minutes before breading.
- You can also substitute the marinara sauce with pesto for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg