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Chicken Parmesan

A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Parmesan that's crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and topped with zesty marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts or tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Whole wheat or gluten-free options can be used.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Can experiment with different cheeses.
  • 1 piece egg Beaten.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • olive oil for frying
Serving Suggestions
  • Pasta or salad For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Season chicken breasts or tenders with salt and pepper.
  4. Dip each piece in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Serve with cooked pasta or salad.

Notes

Got leftovers? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.