Description
A classic, mouthwatering chicken parmesan with crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Olive oil or a mix of butter and ghee for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken breast into flour, then egg, and finally into breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken parmesan sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier variant, consider baked chicken cutlets instead of frying and use lower-fat cheese options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg