Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Toppings
Garnish
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
Pound the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bread the Chicken
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Cook Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts in the skillet and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Assemble Chicken Parmesan
- 7
Layer Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, place the fried chicken cutlets. Top each with marinara sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
- 9
Plate and Garnish
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately with pasta or a side salad.