Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chicken
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 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 or rolling pin.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour mixed with salt and pepper in the first dish, beat the eggs in the second dish, and combine breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan in the third dish.
Breading and Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 5
Bake the Chicken
Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce evenly over each piece and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Final Steps
- 6
Melt the Cheese
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve hot over pasta or with a side salad.