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OMG Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken cutlets
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 11/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets, 4 pieces of similar thickness
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Parmesan Topping
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the Crisp Topping
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

Method
  1. Preheat the Oven: Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish or coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Season evenly with the kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. The cutlets should be similar in thickness so they finish cooking at approximately the same time.
  5. Make the Parmesan Mixture: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
  6. Mix until thick and uniform: The topping should be spreadable rather than runny.
  7. Coat the Chicken: Divide the Parmesan mixture evenly among the four chicken cutlets.
  8. Spread it over the top surface of each piece in a layer about ⅛–¼ inch thick.
  9. Keep most of the topping on the upper surface rather than allowing it to collect around the chicken in the baking dish.
  10. Prepare the Breadcrumb Topping: In a small bowl, stir the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil until the crumbs are lightly and evenly coated.
  11. Sprinkle the mixture over the Parmesan-topped chicken: Press very gently so the breadcrumbs adhere without pushing the creamy mixture off the chicken.
  12. Bake the Chicken: Bake uncovered at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes. The breadcrumb topping should turn golden, and the creamy Parmesan layer should bubble lightly around the edges.
  13. Cooking time will vary with the thickness of the chicken.
  14. Check for Doneness: Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of each cutlet.
  15. The chicken is safely cooked when it reaches 165°F (74°C).
  16. If the topping is brown but the chicken has not reached temperature, loosely cover the dish with foil and continue baking in 2–3 minute increments.
  17. Rest the Chicken: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  18. The topping will firm slightly during this time, and the meat will retain more of its juices when sliced.
  19. Garnish and Serve: Serve the chicken warm, spooning any flavorful juices from the baking dish around each portion if desired.

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