Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmesan
A crispy, golden-brown chicken dish topped with gooey mozzarella and vibrant marinara sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying
- 2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and a breadcrumb mixture of Panko, Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken cutlets until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned cutlets to the baking dish, topping each with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in egg and breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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