Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken cutlets with marinara and mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Breading the Chicken
Set up a breading station: in one bowl, place the flour; in the second, beat the eggs; and in the third, mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 4
Assemble the Chicken Parmesan
Transfer the fried chicken cutlets to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each cutlet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 6
Serve
Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot with pasta or a side salad.
