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Best Chicken Parm Recipe

Golden, crispy chicken cutlets topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow bowls for breading
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Oven-safe dish

Method
 

  1. Start by placing the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap.
  2. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to an even thickness.
  3. In three shallow bowls, place the flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mix of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in the third.
  4. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the chicken.
  5. Dip each chicken breast first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the breaded chicken to the skillet in batches, cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  8. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  9. Place the cooked chicken breasts in an oven-safe dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

For the crispiest chicken, let the breaded chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying.