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How to Make Classic Chicken Parmesan at Home

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Ingredients
 

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:

  • 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:

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • 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.
  • Add Toppings: Spoon additional marinara sauce over each chicken breast. Cover with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Baking:

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

Serving:

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