Description
This Chicken Parmesan is a delectable dish featuring crispy chicken coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with melty mozzarella and marinara sauce. Perfect for a quick yet comforting dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1.5 cups seasoned italian breadcrumbs use panko for extra crunch
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese use aged parmesan reggiano for best flavor
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups marinara sauce preferably homemade or high-quality jarred like rao’s
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese whole milk mozzarella melts best
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated, for topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one for the flour, another for the beaten eggs, and the last for a mix of breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shake off the excess, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to help it stick.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the baking sheet. Place the fried chicken on top, spoon 2–3 tablespoons of marinara on each cutlet, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned, ensuring the internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, use panko breadcrumbs.
Fresh basil adds a wonderful aroma and flavor to the dish.
Marinara sauce can be homemade or store-bought, just ensure it’s high quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 185mg