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Chicken parmesan recipe with crispy breaded cutlet, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese

Chicken Parmesan Recipe with Crispy Breadcrumb Coating

This Chicken Parmesan Recipe features a crispy breadcrumb coating, savory marinara, and melted cheese for a comforting meal. It is an easy, satisfying dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or sharing with family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Frying
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, for shallow frying
Sauce and Cheese Topping
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F / 200°C. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Arrange three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and Italian breadcrumbs to create the breading station.
  3. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the eggs, and finish by pressing into the breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
Cooking
  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden, then move it to a plate lined with paper towels.
  2. Transfer the fried chicken breasts to a baking dish. Add marinara sauce over the center of each piece, keeping the edges uncovered.
  3. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over each chicken breast.
  4. Bake the chicken Parmesan for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned.
  5. Finish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

For a crispier coating, do not cover the entire chicken surface with marinara sauce before baking.