Chicken Parmesan
4 servings This classic Italian-American dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, featuring crispy, breaded chicken cutlets smothered in rich marinara sauce and bubbly melted mozzarella cheese. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. While seemingly indulgent, this recipe breaks down the steps to create a perfectly... Read more ... balanced Chicken Parmesan, from achieving a golden-brown crust on the chicken to simmering a flavorful homemade sauce. Get ready to experience the delicious combination of textures and flavors that has made this dish a beloved staple in kitchens everywhere! We'll start with preparing the chicken, ensuring each piece is tender and ready for its delicious transformation. Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 14, 2025 30 min.30 min.1/5 30 min. 30 min. 1/5 Ingredients: Chicken Parmesan: 2 PCS of chicken breasts - skinless and boneless (about 1 LB)½ cup of all-purpose flour2 egg½ cup of milk3 cloves of garlic - peeled and grated (or pressed)2/3 cup of breadcrumbs (regular) (adjust if needed, or panko)1/3 cup of parmesan cheese - grated1 TSP of dried parsley (or 1 TBSP of fresh and finely chopped)1 TSP of dried oregano (or 1 TBSP of fresh and finely chopped)1 TSP of dried basil (or 1 TBSP of fresh and finely chopped)½ TSP of salt½ TSP of ground pepper3 TBSP of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed)1 cup of marinara sauce (store-bought or recipe here)12 - 16 slices of mozzarella cheese - fresh (or 16 TBSP of shredded mozzarella) 2 PCS of chicken breasts - skinless and boneless (about 1 LB) ½ cup of all-purpose flour 2 egg ½ cup of milk 3 cloves of garlic - peeled and grated (or pressed) 2/3 cup of breadcrumbs (regular) (adjust if needed, or panko) 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese - grated 1 TSP of dried parsley (or 1 TBSP of fresh and finely chopped) 1 TSP of dried oregano (or 1 TBSP of fresh and finely chopped) 1 TSP of dried basil (or 1 TBSP of fresh and finely chopped) ½ TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper 3 TBSP of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed) 1 cup of marinara sauce (store-bought or recipe here) 12 - 16 slices of mozzarella cheese - fresh (or 16 TBSP of shredded mozzarella) Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Cutting Board1x Chef’s knife1x Meat Mallet (tendorizer)1x Plastic Wrap1x Plate2x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)1x Garlic Press1x Small Hand Grater1x French Whisk1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan (ovenproof)1x Food Thermometer (probe) 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Cutting Board 1x Chef’s knife 1x Meat Mallet (tendorizer) 1x Plastic Wrap 1x Plate 2x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) 1x Garlic Press 1x Small Hand Grater 1x French Whisk 1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan (ovenproof) 1x Food Thermometer (probe) Directions: 1. Meat Preparation: Let’s start the preparation of delicious Chicken Parmesan. 1.1. Make sure that the chicken breasts are properly rinsed under cold water, and the unwanted parts are removed. 1.2. Cut each chicken breast horizontally in half. 1.3. Pound the chicken breasts over the plastic film to ½” thickness using a meat mallet. 1.4. Salt and pepper from both sides. 2. Breading Station for Chicken Parmesan: 2.1. Place ½ cup of All-Purpose flour on a plate. 2.2. Prepare the egg mixture by placing the following ingredients into a medium mixing bowl: 2 eggs ½ cup of milk 3 cloves of garlic – grated Whisk together until combined (about 1 minute). 2.3. Prepare Italian breadcrumbs, by placing the following ingredients into the medium mixing bowl: 2/3 cup of breadcrumbs 1/3 cup of grated parmesan 1 TSP of dried parsley 1 TSP of dried oregano 1 TSP of dried basil ½ TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper Thoroughly stir together using a whisk until fully combined (about 1 minute). 3. Bread Meat: 3.1. One by one, bread each piece of chicken breast from both sides in this order: 3.1.1. Flour 3.1.2. Egg-milk mixture 3.1.3. Italian breadcrumbs 4. Pan Fry With Finishing In The Oven: Note: Based on the size of your chicken breasts, you may have to work in batches or use two pans. 4.1. Set oven to 350°F to preheat. 4.2. Preheat the fry pan on medium-high heat with 3 TBSP of frying oil . 4.3. Pan fry the chicken breasts until a nice color of breadcrumbs is reached from one side – but the meat is not fully cooked yet (about 1 – 2 minutes). 4.4. Turn and immediately cover each piece of chicken breast with ¼ cup of thick marinara sauce and 3 – 4 slices of mozzarella. 4.5. Place to finish in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and the meat is fully cooked (about 8 -9 minutes). * 5. Serving Chicken Parmesan: 5.1. Serve on top of the pappardelle with tomato sauce or your favorite side. 5.2. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and freshly ground salt and pepper. * Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for poultry of 165°F. Kitchen Guide Poultry The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 165°F. The popular serving temperature is the same as the minimum serving temperature. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USA Member since: 2023-02-02 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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