Crispy Breaded Chicken Parmesan (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, cooked to golden perfection.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Poultry

01 - 700 g boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Breading

02 - 60 g all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 60 g plain breadcrumbs
05 - 60 g panko breadcrumbs
06 - 30 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Cooking fat

11 - 60 ml olive oil

→ Sauce and cheese

12 - 80 ml marinara sauce
13 - 120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
14 - 30 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil leaves

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create four even pieces or pound between parchment paper to about 1.25 cm thickness.
02 - Place flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, panko, 30 g Parmesan, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
03 - Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, then dip into eggs, and finally press into breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Set aside on a plate.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Avoid increasing heat to prevent burning the coating.
05 - Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet, spacing pieces apart. Spoon approximately 80 ml marinara sauce over each piece, then evenly top with mozzarella and remaining 30 g Parmesan cheese.
06 - Bake in the center of the oven for 14–20 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C. Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately alongside your choice of sides.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - For best results, avoid crowding chicken during frying and baking to maintain crispiness.
02 - To reheat leftovers, bake or use an air fryer to restore crisp coating rather than microwaving.

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