Crispy Parmesan Chicken
A cozy family favorite featuring golden crispy chicken topped with melty cheese and zesty marinara sauce.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so comforting about sitting down to a plate of crispy parmesan chicken. It is one of those meals that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is simple enough to make on a busy Tuesday night. My family always asks for seconds when this is on the menu.
The secret to the perfect crust is pressing the breadcrumbs firmly into the chicken so they do not fall off in the pan. If you want to make it even easier, you can prepare the breaded chicken ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to fry.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Set up three shallow bowls for breading. Put the flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of panko, parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano in the third.
- 2
Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, then dip it into the eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly in the panko mixture.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Turn the heat down to low and spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over each piece of chicken.
- 6
Top with mozzarella cheese, cover the skillet with a lid for a minute or two until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
💡 Tips
Serve this chicken over a bed of spaghetti or with a crisp side salad to round out the meal. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, though the crust will be crispiest if you reheat it in the oven.
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