Baked Chicken Parmesan
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4.8
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Description
The chicken breasts are sliced, optionally pounded even, then dipped in egg and coated in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. The coated fillets are baked at a high temperature to crisp the crust.
After an initial bake, the chicken is flipped, topped with marinara sauce and shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese, and baked again until the cheese melts and begins to brown. This layered baking creates a moist but crispy chicken with a melty, flavorful topping.
This dish can be served with pasta, vegetables, or a salad as a complete meal. The baking method allows for less oil usage compared to frying while still offering texture and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast approx. 1lb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese or 4 slices fresh mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Grease a sheet pan with 2 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 fillets total. Pound to even thickness if desired.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the egg.
- Dip each chicken fillet into the egg mixture then into the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides well. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes then flip onto the other side and top each chicken with 3-4 tablespoons of marinara sauce and a generous handful of mozzarella cheese (or 1 fresh slice).
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Brown under broiler for 2-3 minutes if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1519mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 345mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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