Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Chicken Parmesan with a crispy coating, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
- 2 large sprigs fresh basil
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 small yellow onion (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (1.5 lb total)
- 1 cup Japanese panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil for frying)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Chopped fresh basil for serving
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (low-moisture)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil just before removing from heat.
- In three separate bowls, place the flour mixed with garlic powder, beaten eggs, and panko bread crumbs.
- Season the chicken cutlets with kosher salt and black pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into the egg, and then coat with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce, followed by the fried cutlets. Top with more sauce, shredded mozzarella, and an additional layer of Parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving.
Notes
Pair with spaghetti, garlic bread, or a green salad. Suitable for making ahead of time; just fry the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Italian recipes, comfort food