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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

A delicious Chicken Parmesan recipe with a crispy crust and less sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 471 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • shallow bowl
  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs or more as needed
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or more if needed
  • ½ cup olive oil for frying, or as needed
  • ½ cup prepared tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup freshly grated provolone cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken to a thickness of ½-inch.
  • Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside. Dip flour-coated chicken in beaten eggs. Transfer to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat ½ inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in batches until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each with equal amounts of mozzarella, fresh basil, provolone, and remaining Parmesan. Drizzle each with ½ teaspoon olive oil.
  • Bake until cheese is browned and bubbly and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality prepared tomato sauce for a better result. Substitute pesto or dried Italian herbs for basil, or omit it entirely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 42gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, Comfort Food, dinner, Italian Cuisine, pasta
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