Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the chicken
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Set up breading station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.
Breading and Cooking Chicken
- 4
Bread the chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 5
Cook the chicken
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
Assembling and Baking
- 6
Add marinara and cheese
Pour marinara sauce evenly over the cooked chicken breasts. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 7
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Garnish
Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before serving.