Restaurant Style Parmesan Chicken
Bring the flavors of a classic Italian restaurant straight to your kitchen with this irresistibly crispy and cheesy Restaurant Style Parmesan Chicken. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are coated in a golden panko-Parmesan crust, gently pan-fried to perfection, and then baked with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella for a comfort food masterpiece. With its combination of crispy breadcrumb coating and savory tomato-cheese topping, this dish strikes the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough to impress guests. Serve it over spaghetti or alongside a fresh green salad for a complete, satisfying meal the whole family will love. Keywords: parmesan chicken recipe, Italian-style chicken, crispy chicken parmesan, chicken dinner ideas, baked chicken parmesan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the chicken by slicing each chicken breast horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Use a meat mallet to pound each cutlet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and ground black pepper.
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one containing all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with water, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, ensuring it’s evenly coated, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally press it into the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the cooked chicken breasts in a single layer in the dish.
Spoon additional marinara sauce over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is hot throughout.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot. This dish pairs well with spaghetti or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.9 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 1734 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
