Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
40 min

This chicken parmesan recipe features crispy, golden-fried chicken cutlets smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or panko)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Pound the thicker ends, if needed, to make them even. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Set up a dredging station with three bowls. In the first, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flake. In the second, whisk the eggs with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. In the third, mix the breadcrumbs with 3/4 cup of grated Parmesan.

  4. 4

    Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip them into the egg wash, then coat them in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Warm enough oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches, if needed, to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove from the heat.

  6. 6

    Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the baking dish. Arrange the fried chicken on top, then spoon more marinara over each piece. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and remaining grated Parmesan over the chicken.

  7. 7

    Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately with fresh basil leaves over a bed of pasta or with thick-cut fries and salad. Enjoy!