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Giant Chicken Cutlet Meal Prep Recipe

45 minutes
Serves 8 portions

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb ground chicken
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • All-purpose flour for dusting
  • 2-3 large eggs beaten
  • Panko breadcrumbs enough to fully coat
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Directions 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly drizzle with avocado oil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, kosher salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add any other seasonings you prefer if needed.
  • 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. Brush the surface with egg wash.
  • Generously coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere.
  • Spray with avocado oil until the breadcrumbs are fully hydrated.
  • 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.
  • 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. If you don't have a convection setting, check on it at 15 minutes and let it go longer if needed!
  • Broil for 4–5 minutes, until deeply golden brown and crispy. Watch it closely.
  • Let it rest for 1–2 minutes, then slice.
  • This is the base method for how to make a giant chicken cutlet you can use for meal prep all week.
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  • Slice into strips for wraps, cubes for salads, or larger portions for sandwiches.
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  • Always cool completely before freezing to maintain the crispy coating.
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  • Reheats directly from frozen in the oven or air fryer for best texture.