Description
Enjoy the mouthwatering taste of Chicken Parmesan, featuring crispy breaded chicken topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. This easy and hearty dish brings comfort to any dinner table, making it a preferred choice for busy weeknights.
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 oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Set up three shallow bowls: fill one with flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with a mixture of breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, dip in the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently for adherence.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the baking sheet. Arrange fried chicken atop, spooning 2 to 3 tablespoons of marinara over each cutlet. Top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Using aged Parmesan Reggiano enhances the flavor of the dish.
Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch to the chicken.
Resting the chicken allows the juices to settle, keeping it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg