Description
Enjoy Fool Proof Chicken Parmesan, a delightful dish showcasing crispy chicken cutlets topped with rich marinara and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cutlets, and pounded 1/2 inch thick (453.6 grams)
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup all purpose flour (120 grams)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup bread crumbs (112 grams)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (25 grams)
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil (198 grams or 236.5 ml)
- 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce storebought or homemade (83.3 grams or 78.9 ml)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded (56.5 grams)
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire cooling rack on top.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half, butterfly style. Pound any thick parts to about half an inch. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Place flour on a plate. In a shallow dish, whisk eggs with milk. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, and oregano in another shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then eggs, and finally in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry each chicken breast for 2 minutes on each side, then place on the wire rack. Tent with foil to keep warm while frying the remaining pieces.
- Preheat the broiler. Top each chicken piece with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese, and broil for about 3 minutes until cheese lightly browns. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Serve with spaghetti.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy coating.
Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced flavor.
The chicken can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 310mg