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Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Best EVER!)

Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Best EVER!)

This is a perfectly executed chicken Parmesan recipe featuring crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken, rich marinara sauce, and bubbling melted mozzarella cheese. The recipe stands out with its attention to texture balance and quality ingredients like fresh garlic, basil, and real Parmesan cheese. Even novice cooks can create restaurant-quality chicken Parmesan at home with clear instructions and specific measurements.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 large sprigs basil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 c. finely grated Parmesan, divided
  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 (1/4"-thick) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 lb. total)
  • 1 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 1 c. vegetable or canola oil
  • Chopped fresh basil, for serving

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • shallow dishes for breading
  • frying pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make marinara sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan, add chopped onion and cook until translucent and fragrant. Add garlic and cook until softened. Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil sprigs, salt, and pepper. Simmer to develop flavors.
  2. Prepare chicken: Set up breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko-Parmesan-garlic powder mixture. Dredge chicken cutlets in flour, then egg wash, then panko mixture to coat evenly.
  3. Pan-fry chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry breaded chicken cutlets until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to baking dish.
  4. Assemble and bake: Top fried chicken with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh basil and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Bring chicken to room temperature before breading for even cooking. Pat cutlets dry to ensure breading adheres properly. Maintain consistent oil temperature when frying. Let chicken rest after baking for juices to redistribute.