Description

This Chicken Parmesan features perfectly breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s an easy dinner that brings the flavors of Italy to your table.

Ingredients

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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
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
1.5 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 cups marinara sauce
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated, for topping
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shake off the excess, dip into the beaten eggs, and then fully coat in 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 on each side for about 3–4 minutes. Drain on paper towels afterwards.
Spread a thin layer of marinara on 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.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Using panko breadcrumbs offers extra crunch for your Chicken Parmesan.
For the best flavor, choose aged Parmesan cheese and high-quality marinara sauce.
Letting the chicken rest after baking ensures juiciness upon serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cutlet
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1100mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 165mg