Chicken Parmigiana Recipe
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara and mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Chicken Cutlet
Marinara Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- 2
Set up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Assembling and Baking
- 7
Assemble the Dish
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, place the fried chicken cutlets on top, and then generously cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top of the chicken and sauce.
- 9
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 10
Serve
Let the chicken parmigiana cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
