Here’s a classic, crispy, and cheesy Chicken Parmesan recipe—perfectly golden with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese 🍗🧀🍅
🍗 Chicken Parmesan
🧾 Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned or plain + 1 tsp Italian seasoning)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (~½ inch) for uniform cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper.
2. Bread the chicken
- Coat each breast in flour → dip in beaten eggs → coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
3. Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a baking dish.
4. Add sauce and cheese
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side salad.
💡 Tips
- Crispier chicken: Fry in a mix of olive oil and butter.
- Even cooking: Don’t skip pounding the chicken.
- Extra cheesy: Add a little Parmesan under the mozzarella layer.
🍽️ Variations
- Low-carb: Skip breadcrumbs and use almond flour.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs.
- Mini chicken parm: Make smaller cutlets for sliders or appetizers.
I can also give a one-pan Chicken Parmesan version that’s quicker, less messy, and still crispy and cheesy 🍗🔥.
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