This easy Chicken Parmesan is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with a rich tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese. A beginner-friendly restaurant-quality dish!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~450
🛒 Ingredients
- 🍗 2 large chicken breasts, halved into 4 cutlets
- 🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
- 🍞 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Panko)
- 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 🥚 2 eggs, beaten
- 🌿 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 🍅 1 cup marinara sauce
- 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🧀 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 🥄 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 🛢 ½ cup olive oil (for frying)
- 🌿 Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thinner cutlets.
- Season with salt & pepper.
2️⃣ Coat the Chicken
- Set up a dredging station:
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
3️⃣ Fry the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. (Don’t overcrowd the pan!)
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place fried chicken in a baking dish.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve with pasta, garlic bread, or a side salad!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Crispy, golden, and cheesy perfection.
✔️ Beginner-friendly with simple steps.
✔️ A classic Italian favorite made at home!
🔥 Pro Tip: Use Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and fresh mozzarella for the best melty texture! 🧀✨
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