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easy chicken parmesan recipe

easy chicken parmesan recipe

Golden, crispy chicken topped with bubbling mozzarella and homemade marinara—this Easy Chicken Parmesan is comfort food at its finest. A dish so simple, it becomes unforgettable—especially when made with a friend, a little mess, and a lot of laughs.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 670 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large skillet or heavy pot
  • Shallow bowls
  • Wire Rack
  • Baking Sheet
  • Broiler

Ingredients
  

For the Marinara Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz / 800g)
  • 3 sprigs fresh basil plus extra for garnish

For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken cutlets thin and even
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • kosher salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Warm olive oil in a medium pot over gentle heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and translucent.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and fresh basil sprigs. Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • Set up a dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and a mix of panko, half the Parmesan, and garlic powder in the third.
  • Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then egg, then press firmly into the panko-Parmesan mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry cutlets in batches until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Preheat broiler. Place chicken on a baking sheet. Spoon marinara over each cutlet, then top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
  • Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots. Garnish with torn basil leaves. Serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly shredded mozzarella for a better melt. Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying. Simmer sauce slowly for maximum flavor. For a lighter option, bake cutlets at 425°F until golden, then top and broil as directed.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 48gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3.8mg
Keyword Chicken Parmesan, comfort food, easy dinner
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