Chicken Parmesan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Protein
Breading
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1 inch.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in the first, whisk the eggs in the second, and combine the breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in the third.
Breading and Cooking
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it in the beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off, and then coat it in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Assemble the Dish
In a baking dish, place the cooked chicken breasts. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over them, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Chicken Parmesan with pasta or a side salad.