Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe Easy Breaded Classic with Marinara
A quick and easy Crispy Chicken Parmesan with a golden breaded crust, melted mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce. Perfect for a comforting Italian-American meal in about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1½ cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves (a handful, optional)
- Optional: garlic powder and dried oregano for breadcrumb mix
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a large ziplock bag and gently pound to about ½ inch thickness (about 5 minutes).
- Set up dredging station: season flour with salt and pepper in one bowl, beat eggs with a pinch of salt in second bowl, and combine Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and optional garlic powder and oregano in third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere (about 10 minutes for both breasts).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2-3 minutes).
- Fry chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, avoiding frequent flipping.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Preheat oven broiler. Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and top with sliced mozzarella cheese.
- Broil chicken for 2-4 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles, and begins to brown, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately with preferred sides.
Notes
If skillet is not oven-safe, transfer chicken to a baking dish before broiling. Do not overcrowd pan during frying to maintain crispiness. Pat chicken dry before dredging. Use medium heat for frying to avoid greasy crust. Watch broiler closely to prevent cheese from burning. Let chicken rest on paper towels after frying to drain excess oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
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