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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

A delicious and crispy Chicken Parmesan with less sauce than the traditional version.
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

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • meat mallet
  • shallow bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 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 the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of 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 and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside. 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 large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. 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 and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). 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 baked chicken, chicken, Chicken Parmesan, dinner, Italian Cuisine, parmesan
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