BAKED CHICKEN CUTLETS PANKO RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut 1 medium lemon into wedges and finely grate 1 3/4 ounces Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup).
• In a large shallow bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk 2 large eggs with a fork in a second large shallow bowl until broken up with no streaks of egg white. Stir 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese together in a third large shallow bowl.
• Cut 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally so you end up with 4 thin pieces of chicken. Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, place in a large zip-top bag and pound with a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet until 1/4-inch thick. Set aside and repeat with the remaining 3 pieces.
• Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dredge in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing the breadcrumbs into the chicken so they stick. Place on a large plate or baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch or larger skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches if needed, add the breaded chicken cutlets in single layer and cook until cooked through and lightly browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.Transfer the chicken onto a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat cooking the remaining chicken if needed, adding 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan as needed. Serve with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Arrange racks in top and bottom of oven and place a rimmed baking sheet on bottom rack; preheat to 450°F.
• Beat eggs in a large shallow bowl. Using a fork or your fingertips, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 3 Tbsp. oil, 3 tsp. oregano, ½ tsp. salt, and ½ tsp. pepper in another large shallow bowl or plate.
• Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dip in egg, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, shaking off excess, then pressing to adhere. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
• Carefully remove preheated baking sheet from oven and generously brush with oil. Transfer chicken to baking sheet and return to bottom rack. Roast 6 minutes, then carefully flip (use a spatula to scrape under cutlets) and sprinkle with mozzarella. Place baking sheet on top rack and continue to roast until juices run clear, mozzarella is melted, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of cutlet registers 165°F, about 4 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook onion, stirring, until softened, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add marinara sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), ¼ cup basil, and remaining ½ tsp. oregano, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring, until sauce starts to bubble. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is ready, stirring occasionally, at least 5 minutes.
• Divide sauce among 4 plates. Top with chicken and torn basil.