The Best Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    472 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

The Best Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

Our traditional Chicken Parmesan (or Chicken Parmigiana) is a classic dish featuring crispy panko-crusted chicken breast, lusciously melted fresh mozzarella, and a tangy homemade marinara sauce. Perfect for an affordable family dinner and ready in a little over an hour!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese divided, plus more for serving
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to make 6 pieces
  • olive oil for frying
  • 12-16 oz fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
  • 3 cups marinara sauce plus more for serving
  • fresh basil for serving
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Notes

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • To season the chicken faster, liberally season one side, then stack another piece on top of it to allow some of the seasoning to transfer onto the other piece, then repeat.
  • When breading, try to designate one hand for touching only dry things, like flour and breadcrumbs, and one hand for touching only wet, like the raw chicken and eggs. This prevents you from breading your fingers in the process.
  • Set up the breading station so that the chicken is on the far left, then next to it the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs, and then a landing plate or pan to hold the breaded chicken.
  • Make sure the chicken isn’t overcrowded in both the frying pan and on the baking sheet or it wont cook evenly.
  • Place the slices of fresh mozzarella on paper towels and blot off the excess moisture so it doesn’t make the chicken soggy.
  • Don’t use too much cheese or it will overpower and smother the crispy chicken. Leave some edges exposed for extra crispiness.
  • Use homemade marinara sauce or a good quality store bought for best results
  • Do not use the broiler if using parchment paper or it will catch on fire!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 472kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 1351mg (56%) Potassium 529mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1102IU (22%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 544mg (54%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 472 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 472kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 1351mg 56%
Potassium 529mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1102IU 22%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 544mg 54%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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