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Chicken Parmesan

Pan-FriedMediumPrep 20 minCook 25 minServes 4
Chicken Parmesan

Crisp breaded chicken cutlets, layered with marinara and melted mozzarella — crunchy outside, juicy inside, and best straight from the oven.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb total), pounded to 0.5 inch thick
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup olive oil, for frying
  • 1½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1½ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with half the Parmesan.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to coat.
  4. Fry in olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden. Work in batches if needed.
  5. Spoon marinara over each cutlet, top with mozzarella, remaining Parmesan and oregano.
  6. Bake 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the chicken reads 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with: spaghetti and marinara, a green salad and garlic bread.

Keep the sauce on top of the chicken, not under it — sauce underneath steams the crust soggy.

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