Chicken Parmesan Recipe
A crispy and juicy chicken parmesan recipe that tastes just like your favorite Italian-American restaurant version—easy to make, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion.
Print Pin Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Meat mallet or rolling pin Or use a rolling pin or heavy skillet to pound chicken evenly
- 1 3 shallow bowls For flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb coating setup
- 1 Skillet or frying pan Cast iron or heavy-bottomed preferred for even heat
- 1 Baking dish (9x13) 9x13 inch ceramic or glass dish for baking the final dish
- 1 Tongs or spatula For flipping and transferring chicken safely
- 1 Oven Preheated to 375°F for final baking step
- 1 Paper towels For draining excess oil from fried chicken
- 1 Instant-read thermometer (optional) Optional, ensures chicken reaches safe internal temp (165°F)
- 1 Splatter screen (optional) Optional, helps reduce mess while frying in oil
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 Boneless chicken breasts Pounded to even ½-inch thickness
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 Large eggs Beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Water For egg wash
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs For extra crispiness
- ½ cup Regular breadcrumbs Helps with full coating
- ¾ cup Grated parmesan cheese Fresh or pre-grated
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
- ½ cup Olive oil For frying
For the Topping
- 2 cups Marinara sauce Homemade or store-bought
- 8 oz Mozzarella cheese Shredded or 8 slices
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Additional for topping
- Fresh basil For garnish, torn or chopped
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness using a mallet.
- Prepare three bowls: flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb mix with parmesan and seasoning.
- Dredge each breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing firmly.
- Fry chicken in olive oil (or bake) until golden and cooked through.
- Spread marinara in baking dish, add chicken, top with sauce and cheese.
- Bake until cheese is bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 330g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2.4mg