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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!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 472 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
% 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.