Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLumen8 Rooftop SocialChicken Parmigiana Recipe

Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Marinara, spaghetti, garlic lemon sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Spaghetti

Garlic Lemon Sauce

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Pound the Chicken

    Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

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

  3. 3

    Dredge the Chicken

    Set up a breading station: Place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan in a third. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Making the Marinara Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  3. 7

    Simmer Sauce

    Allow the sauce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the Spaghetti

  1. 8

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt.

  2. 9

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 10

    Drain Spaghetti

    Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Making the Garlic Lemon Sauce

  1. 11

    Sauté Garlic

    In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.

  2. 12

    Add Lemon Juice and Parsley

    Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assembling and Serving

  1. 13

    Combine Everything

    In a serving platter, place the cooked spaghetti. Top with marinara sauce, then add the fried chicken breasts. Spread mozzarella cheese on top.

  2. 14

    Bake

    Place the platter in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  3. 15

    Serve

    Drizzle the garlic lemon sauce over the chicken parmigiana and serve immediately.

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