Description
This Chicken Parmesan is a delightful blend of crispy chicken, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or cozy family meal, it combines simple ingredients for an unforgettable taste.
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 flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently for adherence.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on each side, about 3–4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the baking sheet. Place the fried chicken on top and spoon 2–3 tablespoons of marinara over each cutlet. Top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
Let the fried chicken rest before baking to maintain its juiciness.
Feel free to customize the marinara sauce with herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg