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Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Make restaurant-style Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan at home using this simple baked method for a crispy, cheesy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 cutlets
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • shallow dishes
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness

Breading Mixture

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus ¼ cup for topping
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce and Cheese

  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Dredge each pounded chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides completely.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the breaded chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Arrange the seared chicken cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about ¼ cup of marinara sauce over each piece of chicken.
  • Top each cutlet with slices of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan over the cheese.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Serve immediately over pasta or with a side salad.

Notes

For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tops of the breaded chicken with cooking spray before baking. You can prepare the breaded cutlets up to 4 hours ahead and store them, covered, in the refrigerator before searing and baking. Use high-quality marinara sauce for the best flavor in this simple dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
Keyword baked chicken, cheesy chicken, chicken parmesan, Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan, easy recipe, weeknight dinner
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