Classic Chicken Parmesan with Marinara Sauce
This chicken parmesan features juicy chicken breasts, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a satisfying dish that blends savory and tangy flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
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- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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- 1 cup marinara sauce
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- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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- 2 large eggs, beaten
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- Olive oil for frying
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- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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- Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
- Prepare Breading: In three separate shallow dishes, place flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the last.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Fry the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble: Place the fried chicken in a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 40g
