Chicken Parmigiana
A breaded, pan-fried chicken breast smothered in tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, baked until bubbling.
Cuisines
Italian
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 pieces | Chicken Breast , boneless and skinless |
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1 cup | Flour |
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2 large | Egg |
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1 cup | Breadcrumb |
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1/2 cup | Parmesan Cheese , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Oregano , dried |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1/2 teaspoon | Black Pepper , to taste |
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1 cup | Vegetable oil |
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1 cup | Tomato sauce |
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1 cup | Mozzarella Cheese , cut into small cubes |
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2 tablespoons | Olive oil |
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2 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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1/4 cup | Basil , fresh leaves |
Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2 Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- 3 Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 4 Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 5 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6 Fry the breaded chicken breasts in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 7 Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish.
- 8 In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- 9 Add the tomato sauce to the saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 10 Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- 11 Top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese.
- 12 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 13 Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Tips
For a crispier texture, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.