Crispy Chicken Parmesan
A classic dish that beautifully marries tender chicken with a crunchy crust, smothered in marinara and mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the coated chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish. Generously cover each breast with marinara sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve your Crispy Chicken Parmesan with pasta or a fresh side salad.
Notes
For an extra crunch, swap breadcrumbs for panko or use gluten-free options. Let the chicken sit at room temperature before cooking for better results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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