Baked thin sliced chicken breast provides the lean protein required for component preparation. Add to salads, pastas, or wraps to create a well-balanced, high protein meal.
Having a prepared protein on hand is my best advice if you have trouble eating enough of it. My go-to recipe is baked thin sliced chicken breasts, sometimes called baked chicken cutlets, because they're tasty, simple, and go well with almost everything. Sandwiches, pastas, or salads—check out my section below for my favorite combinations!
I wanted to create a simple, beginner-friendly guide on how to prepare thinly sliced chicken breast because they're so beneficial in helping me meet my protein goals. There are a few simple steps you can take to guarantee that it always comes out delicious, but it doesn't have to be difficult!
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Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved
- Achieve your protein targets. Protein is crucial for satiety, appetite control, and muscular growth (or maintenance). It's likely that you didn't eat a healthy protein source if you've ever been hungry 30 minutes after a big meal. It's quite easy to meet your daily protein objectives when you have a staple lean protein, like baked chicken cutlets.
- In 20 minutes, it will be ready. It simply takes five minutes to prepare.
- preparation of ingredients. Try these baked chicken cutlets for your ingredient prep; I understand that not everyone like doing whole meal preps. They're a simple method to create meals that are balanced throughout the week!
Ingredients
This Oven Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts recipe only requires simple ingredients. The full proportions are listed on the printable recipe card below.
- Chicken breast
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper.
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Instructions
- Set oven temperature to 400°F.
- With a sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken longitudinally from top to bottom, from thickest to thinnest.
- Pour lemon juice and olive oil over the chicken in an ovenproof baking dish. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure the chicken is completely covered with the spices by rubbing it.
- Bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut into tiny pieces.
Substitutions and Variations
- To make it gluten-free: This dish is gluten-free by nature.
- To make dairy-free: There is no dairy in this dish by nature.
- Nut-free. To eliminate nuts: There are no nuts in this recipe by nature.
Pairing Suggestions
What exactly would you pair with this recipe, then? These thinly sliced chicken breasts go well with main courses and well with almost everything. I utilize them as such during the week:
- Sandwiches and wraps: include into a five-ingredient chicken salad or even a kale Caesar wrap!
- Salads: The quickest way to turn any side salad into a dinner is to add thinly sliced chicken breast. I've incorporated it into a quinoa salad, curried couscous salad, and Thai chopped salad. All of them are wonderful.
- Pasta can be added to pasta salads or paired with noodles and a delicious sauce!
- Carb + veggie: For a well-balanced dish, pick your favorite vegetables and carbohydrates. Usually, I choose sweet potato fries, quinoa, or mashed broccoli.
Equipment
- Baking plate
- Thermometer
Storage
Sliced chicken can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Top Tip
Pound the chicken until the breasts are about ¼ inch thick, if you like to use a mallet to get the appropriate thickness. You can also buy thin chicken cutlets already sliced.
To make sure the chicken has achieved an internal temperature of 165F, I strongly advise using an instant read thermometer. This guarantees that it is cooked through.
Frequently Asked Questions
In essence, they are the same thing! Boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been sliced into thinner pieces are known as chicken cutlets. When we finely slice our chicken breast, this is what inevitably occurs!
15 to 20 minutes at 400F. Depending on how thick your chicken cutlets are, this could vary.
Each cutlet weighs about 24g.
If you tried this Oven Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts or any other recipe on my website, please feel free to leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. And remember to tag me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Easy Oven Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
INGREDIENTS
- 2 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Add seasoning to the chicken – Add your thin-sliced pieces of chicken breast into a bowl or place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Massage everything in, coating the chicken well.
- Arrange & Bake – Place the chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure the pieces don’t touch. Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Check for Doneness — Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). If you don’t have one, cut into the thickest part — there should be no pink!
- Rest & Serve – Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes then slice/serve. This keeps it juicy! Now, eat it as is, or throw it in salads, wraps, or bowls!
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