Chicken Parmesan

This classic Italian dish is both hearty and delicious, you’ll love this recipe for Chicken Parmesan. With tender, breaded chicken breasts smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The best part is that this recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients. So, let’s gather our supplies and create this satisfying and flavorful dish together!

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast 
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ½  cup panko bread crumbs
• ½  cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup olive oil for frying, or as needed
• ½ cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
• ¼ cup fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 2 tablespoons italian herbs
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Garlic powder, salt, black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic, such as plastic freezer bags. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy pan until evenly thick – about ½ an inch.
3. Season all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Mix bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and herbs  in a separate bowl, set aside.
5. Set up three stations: shallow bowl with egg, shallow bowl with bread crumb mixture, and shall bowl with flour.
6. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg. Make sure to let excess egg drip off.
7. Transfer each breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. 
8. Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
9. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, or sauce as desired. Lay mozzarella cheese on top, sprinkle remaining Parmesan over the chicken, and drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
10. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes, or until 165 degrees F.