Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeone'sChicken Parmigiano Recipe

Chicken Parmigiano Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Flatten the Chicken

    Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until they are about 1/2 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.

  4. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Assembling and Baking

  1. 9

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 10

    Layer the Chicken

    In a baking dish, spread a layer of the tomato sauce, place the cooked chicken on top, and cover with remaining sauce.

  3. 11

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

  4. 12

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  5. 13

    Garnish

    Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.

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