Chicken Parm
Chicken parm is crispy chicken topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese — simple, comforting, and always a hit at the dinner table.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce & Cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning & Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup olive oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place between plastic wrap and pound evenly to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then press into breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Place on a wire rack to rest.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spoon marinara sauce into a baking dish and lay chicken on top.
- Add more sauce over chicken and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on each piece.
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and sprinkle extra Parmesan before serving.
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Notes
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness. Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack before baking to keep crust crunchy. Don’t overload with sauce to avoid sogginess.