Jul 13 2026
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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Inspired by Lui Lui
Time1h
Serves4

Hand pounded and breaded, lightly fried and topped with marinara and melted cheese. Served with pasta marinara.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Preparation

Marinara Sauce

Topping and Pasta

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Pound the Chicken

    Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thick using a meat mallet.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

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

  3. 3

    Prepare Breading Station

    Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

  4. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and then coat with the bread crumb and cheese mixture.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.

  3. 8

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembly and Cooking

  1. 9

    Layer Chicken and Sauce

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the fried chicken breasts in a baking dish and generously spoon marinara sauce over each piece.

  2. 10

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce on each chicken breast.

  3. 11

    Bake

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

  4. 12

    Cook the Pasta

    While the chicken is baking, cook the spaghetti or pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  5. 13

    Serve

    Serve the Chicken Parmesan over a bed of pasta marinara and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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