Description
This recipe for The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmesan combines tender chicken breasts with a crunchy breadcrumb and Parmesan coating, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for a classic Italian favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian style)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Coat each breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Assemble: Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought breadcrumbs or make your own by processing stale bread in a food processor.
- Feel free to add additional seasonings like garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Crispy Chicken, Italian recipe, Dinner idea