Description
Crispy Chicken Parmesan is a delicious Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second dish, and combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, Italian Chicken, Baked Chicken, Comfort Food