Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Topping
Cooking
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chicken Breasts
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Dredging Station
Set up a dredging station: Place flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in another dish, and mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in a third dish.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken breast first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb and cheese mixture. Press down to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well.
Cooking Chicken
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Topping
- 5
Add Sauce and Cheese
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top, then spoon additional marinara sauce over each piece. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If desired, top with fresh basil before serving.