It lends itself perfectly to a wide array of sides and toppings.

And it goes with a wide variety of sides.

Try it with a peppery arugula salad, creamy potato salad or steamed snappy fresh green beans.

a recipe photo of the Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets

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Keep reading for cooking success tipslike how to ensure the crispiest exterior while keeping the chicken tender and juicy.

Set an oven-safe wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet.

Coat the rack with cooking spray.

the ingredients to make the Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets

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Place chicken on a paper-towel-lined plate; pat dry with additional paper towels.

Place panko, flour and egg in 3 separate wide, shallow bowls.

Stir 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder into the panko.

a photo of the chicken cutlets being seasoned

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Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge in flour and shake off excess.

Dip in egg; let excess drip off.

Dredge in panko mixture to coat, pressing to adhere.

a photo of the cutlets dipped into the flour, egg, and panko picture

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Place on the prepared rack.

(Discard any remaining egg, flour mixture and panko mixture.)

Generously coat each cutlet with cooking spray, making sure there are no dry spots.

a photo of the chicken cutlets being coated with cooking spray

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes, flipping and coating with cooking spray halfway through.

Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Heat them on a sheet pan in a 350F oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

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