Classic Crispy Chicken Parmesan
Golden-fried breaded chicken breasts smothered in savory marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. This Italian-American favorite is the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (680 g)boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cupsall-purpose flour
- 2 unitslarge eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cupspanko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cupsgrated parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cupsvegetable oil
- 2 cupsmarinara sauce
- 1.5 cupsmozzarella cheese, shredded
Method
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it is ready for the final melt.
- 2
Place 0.5 cups all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl, 2 beaten large eggs in a second bowl, and a mixture of 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs with 0.5 cups grated parmesan cheese in a third bowl.
- 3
Dredge each of the 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breasts in the flour, dip them into the beaten eggs, and press them firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat 0.5 cups vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil ripples, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Fry the breaded chicken in the skillet until the crust is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as checked with a meat thermometer, about 4 minutes per side.
- 6
Transfer the fried chicken to a baking sheet and top each piece with 0.5 cups of the marinara sauce.
- 7
Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the sauce on each piece of chicken.
- 8
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
