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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

A unique take on Chicken Parmesan with less sauce and a crispier crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 471 kcal

Equipment

  • meat mallet
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • shallow bowl
  • Sifter or strainer

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Seasoning

  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Breading

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs or more as needed
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or more if needed

Frying

  • ½ cup olive oil for frying, or as needed

Toppings

  • ½ cup prepared tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup freshly grated provolone cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic. Firmly pound chicken with a meat mallet to a thickness of ½-inch.
  • Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Mix bread crumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl. Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs, then transfer to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat ½ inch of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, layer with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle each with ½ teaspoon olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let chicken rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality prepared tomato sauce for a better result. You can substitute pesto or dried Italian herbs for basil, or omit it entirely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 42gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Parmesan, comfort food, dinner recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Italian Chicken, pasta
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