Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Transform your weeknight dinner into a restaurant-quality experience with this crispy chicken parmesan that features perfectly breaded chicken cutlets topped with melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce. Each bite delivers that satisfying crunch followed by tender, juicy chicken that pairs beautifully with pasta for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Chicken Parm

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 485kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast fillet
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons oil for frying
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese grated

Instructions

Rinse chicken breast and let drain completely.
Whisk together egg, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl for dipping mixture.
Pour breadcrumbs into a separate bowl.
Dip each chicken breast into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
Pre-heat frying pan with oil on medium-high temperature.
Once oil is hot, cook chicken breast for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Place cooked chicken on an oven-safe dish and pour heated tomato sauce over each fillet.
Grate mozzarella cheese generously on top of each fillet.
Turn oven to broil and place chicken under broiler until mozzarella is melted and golden brown.
Remove from oven and serve immediately over spaghetti with additional tomato sauce.

Notes

Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about 1/2 inch) for uniform cooking

Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness

Make sure oil is properly heated before adding chicken to prevent soggy coating

Fresh mozzarella can be substituted for pre-shredded for better melting

Prepare tomato sauce ahead of time and keep warm while cooking chicken

Chicken can be breaded up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated before cooking

Internal temperature should reach 165°F for food safety

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