Here’s a classic Chicken Parmesan recipe using chicken breasts—crispy, cheesy, and perfect with pasta or a side salad:
🍗 Chicken Parmesan (Chicken Breast)
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1–2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs (or Panko for extra crunch)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 cups marinara sauce
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Steps
- Prep the Chicken
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally if thick, to make even cutlets.
- Pound lightly with a meat mallet to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken
- Place flour in a shallow bowl.
- Beat eggs in another bowl.
- In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast: first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture. Press crumbs gently so they stick.
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken 3–4 min per side until golden brown. It doesn’t need to cook through yet; it will finish in the oven.
- Assemble for Baking
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Place fried chicken in a baking dish.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake
- Bake 15–20 min, until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165 °F / 74 °C) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables.
Tips
- For extra crispy chicken, use Panko breadcrumbs and fry in a mix of butter + olive oil.
- You can make this in the air fryer: after breading, spray lightly with oil and cook at 375 °F for 12–15 min, then top with sauce and cheese and air fry 2–3 more minutes until melted.
- Make ahead: assemble in the baking dish and refrigerate for up to a day before baking.
If you want, I can give a quick air fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe that keeps the chicken extra crispy and the cheese perfectly melted in under 20 minutes.
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