Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken breast with marinara sauce and cheese
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated, and then press into the breadcrumb mixture, covering completely.
Cooking
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 5
Assemble the Chicken Parmesan
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the fried chicken breasts on top and cover each piece with marinara sauce, followed by a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
