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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

The Crispy Chef
This crispy, cheesy, juicy chicken parmesan is a weeknight game-changer. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it delivers restaurant-quality comfort food in just 30 minutes. Family-approved, endlessly customizable, and great for leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 610 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Shallow dishes (3) for breading
  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

For The Topping:

  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves optional

Instructions
 

Prep Chicken:

  • Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap or in a ziplock bag and pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Set Up Breading Station:

  • In 3 shallow dishes, place:
  • Dish 1: 1/2 cup flour
  • Dish 2: beaten eggs
  • Dish 3: mix of breadcrumbs, panko, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder

Bread the Chicken:

  • Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then press into breadcrumb mixture. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Fry Chicken:

  • Heat olive oil (~1/4 inch depth) in skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Preheat Oven:

  • Set oven to 425°F. Transfer fried chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Add Toppings:

  • Spoon marinara over chicken (not too much). Top with mozzarella and grated parmesan.

Bake:

  • Bake for 10–15 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken reaches 165°F internal temp.

Serve:

  • Let rest 2–3 minutes. Top with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes to breading and use arrabbiata sauce.
Make it lighter: Bake instead of frying.
Sandwich version: Serve in rolls with extra sauce.
Great with spaghetti, garlic bread, or salad.
Can prep chicken ahead and bake later.
Freeze breaded, uncooked chicken for future meals.
Use thighs for juicier result, adjust cook time as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 51gFat: 33g
Keyword chicken parmesan, easy chicken parm
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