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Classic Chicken Parmigiana
This recipe for chicken parmigiana is my take on the classic, Italian-inspired dish with chicken cutlets, marinara sauce, and rich cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 887 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs beaten with 2 teaspoons water
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs or Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly sliced or grated
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 8 fresh basil leaves sliced into ribbons (or chopped parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pound each breast thin with a meat mallet or slice in half to form 4 cutlets. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Combine flour, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning and transfer to a shallow dish or plate. Whisk egg and water together in separate dish. Pour panko breadcrumbs into another dish.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then egg, ending with the panko mixture. Gently press to adhere breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add chicken to skillet and pan fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set on a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil.
- Transfer chicken to a rimmed baking tray, casserole or baking dish. Pour marinara sauce across center of each piece of chicken and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake until cheese is browned and bubbling, about 18 minutes. Remove and garnish with basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
887kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
72g
(144%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
266mg
(89%)
Sodium
2289mg
(95%)
Potassium
1442mg
(41%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1286IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
525mg
(53%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 887
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 887kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 72g | 144% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 266mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 2289mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 1442mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1286IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 525mg | 53% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.