A quick-cooking weeknight hero!

The cutlets thinness means that they cook quickly, in just a few minutes per side.

If youre rushing to get dinner on the table, chicken cutlets are a good option.

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Keep reading to learn more about chicken cutlets and how to cook and enjoy them at home.

What Are Chicken Cutlets?

Chicken cutlets are pieces of boneless skinlesschicken breast, made byslicing the breastin half horizontally.

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Jennifer Causey

To learn how to make crispy, breaded chicken cutlets,check out our step-by-step recipe.

you’re free to also marinate the cutlets in a combination of oil, herbs, and citrus.

For more on chicken marinade inspiration, like pesto, fajita-style, and cilantro-lime,click here.

Coconut Chicken Cutlets With Mango Slaw

Fred Hardy

To bake chicken cutlets, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Season the cutlets, then add them to abaking sheetlined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Brush the cutlets with oil before seasoning them with salt and pepper.

Almond-Crusted Chicken With Arugula Salad Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Served with a colorful, zesty slaw, this meal is both craveable and healthy.

A simple arugula salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil balances out the rich, juicy chicken.

Serve with lemon wedges for an extra dose of brightness.

Crispy Chicken Cutlets With Artichoke Dressing Recipe

Greg DuPree

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