Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan, also known as chicken parmigiana, is a classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with rich marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Its crispy texture, gooey cheese, and savory tomato flavors make it a comforting favorite for family meals or special occasions.
Equipment
- Meat mallet
- Mixing bowls (3)
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- Flour for dredging
- Eggs beaten with water
- Breadcrumbs Italian or panko
- Parmesan cheese grated
- Mozzarella cheese shredded or fresh
- Marinara or tomato sauce
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt and black pepper for seasoning
- Optional Add-ins:
- Herbs: Fresh basil oregano
- Provolone cheese
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare dredging stations: flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
- Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown, ~4-5 mins per side.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Layer marinara sauce in a baking dish, place chicken, add more sauce, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Serving):
- Calories: ~333 kcal
- Protein: 32.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
- Fiber: 5.9 g
- Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
- Sugar: 9.4 g
- Sodium: ~760 mg