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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender, breaded chicken cutlets cooked to golden perfection in a skillet, topped with savory marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. This quick and easy recipe delivers a comforting, flavorful meal that serves four and comes together in just 22 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Breading

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Coating and Cooking

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil

Topping

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Filet: Use a sharp knife to carefully filet the chicken breasts lengthwise into two cutlets per breast, making a total of four cutlets. Alternatively, use pre-cut chicken cutlets if preferred.
  2. Season: Lightly season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt, freshly cracked pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to build flavor before breading.
  3. Combine Breadcrumb Mixture: In a wide shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked pepper to create the seasoned breading.
  4. Whisk Egg: In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg until smooth to prepare the coating step.
  5. Prepare Flour: In a third shallow bowl, add the all-purpose flour for dredging the chicken cutlets.
  6. Dredge Chicken: Take each chicken cutlet and coat it lightly in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the whisked egg until fully coated, allowing excess egg to drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
  7. Cook Chicken: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook on the first side until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  8. Flip and Add Toppings: Flip each cutlet and reduce the heat to medium. Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese per cutlet. Cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese and warm the sauce, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
  9. Serve: Remove the chicken Parmesan from the skillet and optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with spaghetti and extra marinara sauce for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken to achieve a crispy crust.
  • You can substitute the cooking oil with olive oil for a more authentic flavor.
  • Feel free to use pre-shredded cheese and prepared marinara sauce to save time.
  • Covering the skillet while melting the cheese helps prevent it from drying out and ensures even heating.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/chicken-parmesan-recipe/