🍗 Chicken Parmesan

This **Chicken Parmesan** is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered in rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. A classic Italian-American favorite that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2 inch thickness)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)
• Cooked pasta (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prep chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Breading station: Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika.
3. Bread chicken: Dredge each breast in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Press to adhere.
4. Fry: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
5. Add sauce and cheese: Place chicken in a baking dish. Top each with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Sprinkle with extra parmesan.
6. Melt cheese: Broil in oven 2–3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden (watch closely!).
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve over cooked pasta!

Tip: For a lighter version, bake breaded chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes instead of frying. Spritz with oil for crispiness!

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