Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Cutlet (Ground Chicken)

 https://diningwithskyler.com/ground-chicken-cutlet/


Ingredients 

▢ 1 lb. ground chicken or ground turkey

▢ 1 tsp kosher salt

▢ 1 tsp garlic powder

▢ 1 tsp onion powder

▢ All-purpose flour, eyeball for dusting + shaping

▢ 2 eggs whisked

▢ 1 full box panko breadcrumbs use as needed—don’t skimp

▢ Avocado oil spray

▢ Flaky sea salt for finishing

Directions 

Prep the Meat

In a bowl, mix the ground meat with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined.

Let it sit for a few minutes while you prep.

Shape the Cutlet

Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper and generously sprinkle it with flour.

Place the meat on top and press into a very thin, large oval—like a pounded chicken cutlet.

It should be big enough to nearly fill a sheet pan.

Lightly sprinkle flour over the top surface.

Bread the First Side

Brush the surface with egg wash.

Cover completely with panko breadcrumbs—press gently so they adhere.

Spray with avocado oil until the breadcrumbs are fully hydrated.

Not lightly coated—fully coated so they can “fry” in the oven.

Flip+ Bread the Second Side

Place another large sheet of parchment on top and carefully flip.

Remove the top parchment so the uncoated side is facing up.

Brush with egg wash, then fully coat with panko, pressing gently.

Spray again with avocado oil until the breadcrumbs are fully hydrated.

Bake

Lightly spray or brush a large sheet pan with avocado oil.

Carefully transfer the cutlet from the parchment onto the sheet pan.

Bake at 450°F in a convection oven or air fry for 15 minutes.

Broil to Finish

Broil for 4–5 minutes, until deeply golden brown and crispy. Watch it closely.

Finish

Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Let it rest for 1–2 minutes, then slice.