Description
Mouthwatering chicken parmesan delivers classic Italian comfort right to your dinner table. Crispy breaded chicken nestled under melted mozzarella promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating and Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Tenderize chicken breasts between plastic wrap, flattening to an even half-inch thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Create a breading station with three shallow containers: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece sequentially through the flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb coating, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- In a skillet warmed to medium heat, sizzle the breaded chicken in olive oil for roughly 3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer seared chicken to the prepared baking dish, lavishly spread marinara sauce across the top, then generously sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, monitoring until the cheese melts into a bubbling, golden-brown blanket.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly even cooking by pounding chicken breasts uniformly to create consistent thickness.
- Enhance breadcrumb coating by using a mix of panko and traditional breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and texture.
- Control oil temperature when searing to prevent burning and ensure a golden-brown exterior without raw interior.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like eggplant or chicken cutlets for vegetarian or gluten-free variations of this classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg