Description
Crispy golden chicken parmesan brings Italian comfort straight to home kitchens with restaurant-quality flavor. Melted cheese, herbed breadcrumbs, and rich marinara sauce create a simple yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved
- 1 egg, beaten
Cheese and Coating:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Create a crispy coating by combining breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge through beaten egg before thoroughly coating with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not touching. Bake for 20 minutes until the exterior turns golden and begins to crisp around the edges.
- Remove chicken from oven and generously spoon marinara sauce over each piece. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, covering the surface evenly.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling with a light golden color.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven to allow the cheese to set and the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Choose panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and a lighter texture that stays crunchy longer.
- Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for richer flavor compared to pre-packaged grated cheese.
- For gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg