Description
Chicken Parmesan brings pure comfort right to your dinner table with crispy breaded chicken smothered in marinara and melted cheese. Serve this classic Italian-American dish alongside pasta for a satisfying meal that makes family dinners memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Sauce:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C) for even cooking.
- Sprinkle both sides of 2 chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring thorough seasoning.
- Create a dredging station with ¼ cup flour in one dish, whisk 2 eggs in another, and mix 1 cup breadcrumbs with ½ cup Parmesan in a third dish.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dunk completely in beaten eggs, and finally roll in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until fully covered.
- Pour enough olive oil into a skillet to cover the bottom and heat over medium temperature until shimmering.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Move chicken to a clean baking dish, spreading ¼ cup marinara sauce over each piece.
- Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella cheese across the top of each chicken breast.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 22 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
Notes
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for a crispier coating that sticks better to the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after frying to help the breading set and prevent soggy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Choose a high-quality marinara sauce or make your own for the best flavor and richness in the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg