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How to Make Classic Chicken Parmesan at Home

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned or add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to plain breadcrumbs)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For Assembly and Baking:

  • 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

For Serving:

  • Cooked spaghetti, linguine, or pasta of choice

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken:

  1. Prep Chicken: If the chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Alternatively, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredging Station: Set up three shallow dishes for dredging. Place flour in the first dish. Beat the eggs with water in the second dish. Mix breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in the third dish.
  3. Bread Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, tapping off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then press into breadcrumbs to coat both sides evenly.

Cooking the Chicken:

  1. Fry Chicken: Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Assembling the Dish:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Sauce & Chicken: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Place the fried chicken in a single layer over the sauce.
  3. Add Toppings: Spoon additional marinara sauce over each chicken breast. Cover with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Baking:

  1. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Serving:

  1. Prepare Pasta: While the chicken bakes, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Serve: Place chicken parmesan over the cooked pasta, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
  • Author: Maria