Classic Italian-Style Chicken Parmigiana
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this classic Chicken Parmigiana. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts breaded with a savory mix of panko and Parmigiano Reggiano for a perfect golden crunch. Topped with a rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavors into your home kitchen. Perfectly balanced and simple to prepare, it is an ideal main course for a family dinner or a special weekend meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Style
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 whole chicken breasts, sliced in half length-wise
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
1.5 cups high-quality marinara sauce
6 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese
Olive oil for shallow frying
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425F.
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to a uniform 1/2 inch thickness.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Coat each cutlet in flour, shake off excess, dip into egg wash, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Brown the cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Arrange the browned cutlets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top each cutlet with a spoonful of marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and melted.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is patted dry before breading to prevent the coating from peeling off. For an extra Italian flair, serve over a bed of al dente spaghetti or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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