Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Inspired by Upper Crust Pizza Cafe
Time55m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Sauce & Cheese

Assembly & Subs

Garnish

Method

Chicken

  1. 1

    Pound and season

    Pat the chicken breasts dry. If any breasts are very thick, butterfly or place between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder (reserve remaining salt/pepper for dredging).

  2. 2

    Prepare dredging stations

    Set out three shallow bowls/plates: one with the all-purpose flour, one with the eggs beaten with 3 tbsp milk, and one with the breadcrumbs mixed with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.

  3. 3

    Dredge the chicken

    Working one at a time, coat each breast in flour (shake off excess), dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture so it is evenly coated. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining breasts.

  4. 4

    Shallow fry

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add about 4–6 tbsp olive oil (enough to coat the pan). When oil shimmers, add the breaded cutlets (do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed). Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.

Sauce & Finish

  1. 5

    Preheat oven

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment.

  2. 6

    Assemble for baking

    Place the fried chicken cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1/2 cup marinara sauce over each cutlet, spreading slightly. Divide the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauced cutlets, then sprinkle the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan on top.

  3. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For a lightly browned top, broil 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.

  4. 8

    Finish

    Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes. Top each cutlet with torn fresh basil leaves, chopped parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.

Assembly & Serve as Subs/Wraps

  1. 9

    Prepare rolls or wraps

    If using sub rolls, split them and butter the cut sides if desired. Toast cut sides in a skillet or under the broiler until lightly golden (1–2 minutes). If using wraps, warm them briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.

  2. 10

    Build the subs/wraps

    Place one baked chicken Parmesan cutlet into each roll or centered on each wrap. Spoon any extra warm marinara from the baking sheet over the chicken and add additional shredded mozzarella if desired. For subs: fold and serve immediately. For wraps: fold sides in and roll tightly, cut in half if desired.

  3. 11

    Garnish and serve

    Sprinkle chopped parsley and more grated Parmesan over the assembled subs/wraps. Serve hot with extra marinara on the side for dipping.

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