Description
Enjoy a classic Italian-American favorite with this crispy and flavorful Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender chicken cutlets breaded and fried to perfection, then baked with marinara sauce and gooey cheese. Serve over spaghetti for a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For assembly:
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken cutlets, then dredge them in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the chicken: Fry the breaded cutlets until golden brown.
- Assemble: Transfer the chicken to the baking dish, top with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Serve over spaghetti or with garlic bread and salad.
- Store-bought or homemade marinara can be used.
- Bake uncovered for a crispier result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
