Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan uses thin boneless skinless chicken breasts that are dredged in flour seasoned with salt and pepper, dipped in beaten eggs, then coated with a combination of panko, Italian bread crumbs, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. A skillet sear in a butter and olive oil mixture creates a golden, crisp crust to the chicken before baking.
The chicken is transferred to a greased baking dish and topped with a layer of marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella slices, then baked at high heat to melt the cheese and meld flavors. The breading stays crisp while the cheese becomes nicely melted and slightly browned.
This chicken pairs well with spaghetti or other pasta tossed with marinara sauce, which benefits from an additional cup or two of sauce for serving. The recipe notes pounding thicker chicken breasts to even thickness for best cooking results.
The relatively short skillet time ensures a crisp coating without overcooking the chicken, and baking finishes cooking inside. Using thin breasts avoids dry, tough meat. Adjust marinara quantity if serving with pasta to ensure adequate sauce coverage.
Ingredients
- 4 thin chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs Italian style
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 16 ounces spaghetti for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- Set out 3 shallow dishes (pie plates or bowls work great). Fill the first with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and stir together. In the second dish whisk 2 large eggs until yolk and whites are combined. In the third dish stir together 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Coat 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture to coat, finally coating in the bread crumb mixture. Make sure the chicken is well coated. Set aside.
- Pour 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter into a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Once butter has melted, add in breaded chicken and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until chicken is well browned. Transfer to the lightly greased baking dish.
- Spread or drizzle 1 cup marinara sauce on top of each chicken breast. Top chicken with 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, about 2 slices for each breast. Then sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated 450℉ oven until cheese is bubbly and browned and chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and serve hot. Serve plain over or over 16 ounces spaghetti (optional).
Notes
- Use thin chicken breasts or pound larger breasts evenly to ensure even cooking and retain moisture.
- For pasta accompaniments, add extra marinara sauce (1 to 2 cups) to adequately coat noodles along with the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1628mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1140IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 450mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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