The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmesan
This recipe for The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmesan combines tender chicken breasts with a crispy coating, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian style)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Assemble: Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor by adding herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- For a lighter version, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crispy chicken, Chicken Parmesan, Italian recipe, Easy dinner