Ingredients
CHICKEN BREAST
8 slices
LATTE
200 ml
BREAD CRUMBS
100 gr
GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
50 gr
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
q.b.
BABY
q.b.
SALE
q.b.
Baked cutlets without eggs are a simple and very tasty second course that the little ones at home will love. It is the light variant of the classic fried chicken cutlets , perfect to bring to the table for a quick family lunch , combined with a side dish of grilled vegetables or roasted potatoes .

The secret to the success of the recipe lies in marinating the chicken breasts in milk , which will make the meat very soft and tender at the heart. Once left to infuse, they are then quickly drained of the liquid, passed into a light breading made with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese, and then baked until golden brown. The result will be melt-in-the-mouth slices and an irresistible crunchy crust, which will conquer everyone from the first bite.

If you like, you can replace the Parmesan with pecorino, and add some chopped thyme or rosemary needles to the breadcrumbs ; you can try your hand at the classic version which involves using eggs or you can cook the cutlets in an air fryer at 180°C for about 15 minutes.

Find out how to prepare egg-free baked cutlets by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. If you liked this recipe, try the homemade cordon bleu as well .

How to make baked cutlets without eggs

Step 1
Arrange the chicken breasts cut not too thinly in a baking dish, and season with salt and pepper
1
.

Step 2
Pour in the cold milk
2
.

Step 3
Cover with a sheet of cling film
3
and let it rest in the fridge for half an hour.

Step 4
In the meantime, prepare the breading: place the breadcrumbs on a plate and add the grated Parmesan
4
.

Step 5
Add a pinch of salt and mix with a spoon
5
.

Step 6
Once the marinating time has elapsed, drain the chicken breasts from the milk, without letting them drip too much, and then pass them in the breading
6
, making it adhere well on both sides.

Step 7
Arrange the meat on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, drizzle with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
7
and put in a static oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes.

Step 8
Once the cooking time has elapsed, take the cutlets out of the oven without eggs, arrange them on a serving plate
8
it’s very warm.

Advice
We have flavored the cutlets simply with a pinch of pepper , but if you prefer you can substitute it with turmeric, curry, sweet paprika or another favorite spice. Instead of chicken, you can opt for turkey or veal or , to reduce preparation times, you can omit the marinade in milk and massage the meat only with a drizzle of oil, before covering it with the breading and placing it in the oven.

Baked cutlets without eggs should be eaten hot and fragrant on the spot. Alternatively, they can be kept in the fridge, in an airtight container, for a maximum of 1 day .