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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded and fried chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. It is served hot and often accompanied by pasta or a fresh salad, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 People
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 shallow bowls
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • 1 meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 1 cooking thermometer (optional)
  • 1 tongs or spatula
  • 1 stove
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 pounds total.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large pieces eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Preferably Italian seasoned.
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • olive oil for frying
  • optional fresh basil For garnish.
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare the chicken: If necessary, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  • Set up your breading station: Place the flour in one shallow bowl, beat the eggs in another bowl, and place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Season the flour and breadcrumbs with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated. Finally, coat the chicken in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Heat ¼ inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • In a baking dish, spread about half of the marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the fried chicken breasts in the dish and top each piece with the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.

Notes

Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
You can also substitute the marinara sauce for homemade or store-bought tomato sauce.
For a lighter version, bake the breaded chicken instead of frying it.