Description
This Chicken Parmesan recipe is a classic Italian-American dish that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Tender chicken cutlets are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, then pan-fried and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Use a sharp knife to carefully filet the chicken breasts lengthwise into two cutlets, making 4 cutlets total. You can also use pre-cut chicken cutlets.
- Season Chicken: Lightly season both sides of the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Bread Chicken: In a wide shallow bowl or container, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. In a separate wide shallow bowl or container, whisk the egg until smooth. In a third shallow bowl, add the flour. Dredge each piece of chicken into the flour, dusting off any excess. Then, dip in the egg mixture, making sure to fully coat the chicken and dripping off any excess. Finally, dip the chicken in the seasoned breadcrumbs, coating well on both sides.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet and oil are very hot, add the chicken and cook on the first side until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Top and Finish: Flip the chicken and turn the heat down to medium. Top each cutlet with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Place a lid on the skillet to allow the cheese to fully melt, the marinara sauce to warm up, and the chicken to cook all the way through, about 5-7 more minutes.
- Serve: Top the chicken with fresh chopped parsley (optional) and serve with spaghetti and additional marinara.
Notes
- Chicken: You can use pre-cut chicken cutlets if you prefer.
- Breading: You can use your favorite breadcrumb mixture for this recipe.
- Cooking Oil: Use a cooking oil with a high smoke point, such as canola oil or vegetable oil.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with your favorite pasta and marinara sauce.
- Storage: Store leftover chicken Parmesan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
