Crispy Chicken Parmigiana
A comfort food classic with a crispy exterior, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, dredge each chicken breast in the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Coat the egg-dipped chicken in this mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat a good splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, and enjoy every last bite!
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian herbs before breading. Avoid microwaving leftovers to preserve crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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