Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This Classic Chicken Parmesan recipe makes the Best Chicken Parmesan with a pan-fried breaded chicken breast that is oven-baked with marinara and fresh mozzarella for a crispy chicken parmesan with melty cheese and a flavorful tomato-based marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1/2-inch thick) ((2 large chicken breasts, sliced thin to make 4))
- Salt and Pepper ((divided))
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ((divided))
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 dashes hot sauce ((optional))
- 1-1/2 cups Italian Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese ((divided))
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 16 ounces marinara sauce ((1 jar))
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2
In the first shallow pan add flour. Add a little cracked black pepper, sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and stir until combined.
- 3
Place a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat on the stove. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. This is necessary so that the chicken breasts to all cook evenly and get crispy up all over.
- 4
After the chicken breasts have been pan-fried, pour 1 to 2 spoonfuls of marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast. How much you pour depends on the size of the chicken breast.
- 5
Bake the chicken parmesan for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.Sprinkle some chopped basil over the top before serving. Serve hot. Enjoy!