Chicken Parmesan
Crispy golden chicken cutlets baked to perfection with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- •2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets
- •1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- •2 large eggs, beaten
- •1.5 cups Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs (150g)
- •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying
- •2 cups marinara sauce (500ml)
- •1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (150g)
- •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Place the chicken cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even half-inch thickness.
- 3
Set up a standard breading station with three shallow bowls: place the flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the third.
- 4
Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off the excess, dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 6
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 7
Arrange the fried chicken cutlets in the baking dish in a single layer.
- 8
Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over each chicken cutlet and top generously with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- 10
Garnish with fresh chopped basil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispiness, let the breaded chicken cutlets chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before frying so the coating adheres better.
- You can assemble this dish a few hours ahead of time up until the baking step, keeping it covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to maintain the crispy crust.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish features a wonderfully crispy outer crust contrasting with tender, juicy chicken, all blanketed under bubbling melted cheese and savory tomato sauce.