Description
Homemade chicken parmesan delights with crispy breaded chicken smothered in marinara and melted cheese. Simplicity meets Italian comfort, offering a satisfying meal sure to please palates you’ll enjoy sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare a roasting chamber at 400F (200C) to ensure optimal cooking environment.
- Tenderize chicken breasts to uniform thickness, then season generously with salt and pepper for flavor enhancement.
- Arrange three separate preparation vessels: first with flour for initial coating, second with whisked eggs for binding, and third with a blend of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for crispy exterior.
- Methodically dredge each chicken piece through flour, ensuring complete coverage, then immerse in egg wash, and finally roll in seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Warm olive oil in a substantial skillet over medium flame, then carefully sear chicken until achieving a golden-brown crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer browned chicken to a baking sheet, lavishly spread marinara sauce across the surface, and distribute mozzarella cheese generously.
- Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until cheese transforms into a molten, effervescent layer.
- Elevate presentation by scattering fresh basil leaves as a vibrant, aromatic garnish before serving.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect golden crust by ensuring the skillet is preheated with oil before adding chicken, preventing soggy breading.
- Tenderize chicken evenly by using a meat mallet or rolling pin, creating uniform thickness for consistent cooking and crispy texture.
- Customize breadcrumb coating by mixing in dried herbs like oregano or Italian seasoning for extra flavor depth and aromatic profile.
- Make the dish gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch, and using gluten-free breadcrumbs for celiac-friendly preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg