Classic Crispy Chicken Parmesan

Golden-fried breaded chicken breasts smothered in savory marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. This Italian-American favorite is the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs (680 g)

boneless skinless chicken breasts

0.5 cups

all-purpose flour

2

large eggs, beaten

1.5 cups

panko breadcrumbs

0.5 cups

grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cups

vegetable oil

2 cups

marinara sauce

1.5 cups

mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it is ready for the final melt.

2. 2

   Place 0.5 cups all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl, 2 beaten large eggs in a second bowl, and a mixture of 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs with 0.5 cups grated parmesan cheese in a third bowl.

3. 3

   Dredge each of the 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breasts in the flour, dip them into the beaten eggs, and press them firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

4. 4

   Heat 0.5 cups vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil ripples, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Fry the breaded chicken in the skillet until the crust is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as checked with a meat thermometer, about 4 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Transfer the fried chicken to a baking sheet and top each piece with 0.5 cups of the marinara sauce.

7. 7

   Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the sauce on each piece of chicken.

8. 8

   Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Per serving: 520 calories · 45 g protein · 32 g carbs · 22 g fat

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