Chicken Parmesan
A classic Chicken Parmesan dish featuring crispy chicken, melted cheese, and flavorful marinara sauce, perfect for dinner parties or family meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless (skinless) chicken breasts Pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1 cup flour Seasoned with salt and pepper
- 3 pieces eggs Beaten and mixed with cream
- 3 tablespoons cream Can substitute with milk or water
- 1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley Divided for use in egg wash and topping
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese For mixing with breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup olive oil For frying
- 1 quart Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups grated/shredded whole milk mozzarella
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound each chicken breast in a gallon-size ziplock bag until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Prepare three trays: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with cream, salt, pepper and half of the minced parsley, and another with breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan cheese.
Cooking
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the egg wash, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook two chicken cutlets at a time until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain cooked cutlets on a paper towel.
- Spread four spoonfuls of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking pan and place the cooked cutlets in a single layer.
- Spoon more marinara sauce over each cutlet, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and the remaining parsley.
- Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
Serving
- Serve immediately with pasta, a side salad, or garlic bread.
Notes
Make sure to use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the skillet when frying; cook in batches for a perfect crust. Let breaded chicken sit for 10-15 minutes before frying for extra crunch. You can also use store-bought marinara sauce to save time. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 50gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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