FOR BAKING SHEET:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- If using a baking sheet, spray with Bak-Klene ZT or line with foil.
- Place chicken cutlets in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Here is where you decide on the flavor component. Using the seasoning blend of your choice, sprinkle half of the seasoning over the chicken cutlets. Alternatively, you may season with just salt and pepper.
- Turn cutlets over and season the second side with the remaining seasoning.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the cutlets.
- Turn the cutlets over once more allowing the oil to be distributed around and under the chicken.
- Place in oven for 6-8 minutes.
- Before turning the cutlets over, look for signs of doneness. For instance, check the top edges of the cutlets. As the chicken cooks underneath, the top-side edges will begin to turn white. This is a sign that they are ready to turn over.
- Remove pan from oven, and using tongs or spatula gently turn over each cutlet.
- Place pan back into the oven and continue to cook an additional 6-8 minutes. The length of time will depend on the thickness of the cutlet. Chicken breast is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 148 degrees.
- Remove from oven and serve, or store for later use.
FOR CAST-IRON GRIDDLE PAN:
- Place griddle pan in the oven and preheat along with the oven to 400 degrees.
- Meanwhile, season chicken cutlets according to your tastes and drizzle with olive oil. Rub to distribute around the chicken cutlets.
- Before placing chicken on griddle. Remove griddle from oven and spray with Bak Klene ZT.
- Place chicken cutlets on griddle in single layer and place griddle back into the oven.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove griddle pan from the oven and turn cutlets over.
- Continue to cook until thermometer register 148 degrees, about 4-5 minutes more.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a plate.
- Serve immediately or cool for storage.
FOR CHICKEN BREASTS, BONELESS AND SKINLESS:
Prepare as directed above for either cast-iron griddle or baking sheet. To bake continue as outlined below.
FOR BAKING SHEET:
- Allow chicken to bake on baking sheet for 10-12 minutes before turning over.
- Once turned, continue to bake until thermometer registers 148 degrees, about 10 minutes more.
- Remove from oven to serve or store for future use.
FOR CAST-IRON GRIDDLE:
- Bake chicken breast for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and turn breasts over.
- Place griddle pan back into the oven and continue to cook until thermometer register 148 degrees, about 8-10 minutes more.
- Remove griddle from oven, and transfer chicken to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately or let cool for storage.