Crispy Chicken Parmesan
This Chicken Parmesan recipe is made with seasoned chicken breast cutlets breaded with crispy panko crumbs and topped with sweet marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken breast halves or two large breast, cut in half
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs I used italian seasoned
- 1 cup shredded parmesan fresh, not grated or pre shredded
- 1 egg whisked
- salt and pepper
- 1-2 cups marinara choose your favorite, my favorite recipe coming soon!
- 4-6 ounces shredded mozarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Prepare your favorite tomato sauce
- If necessary, take your full sized chicken breast and cut them in half to make them thin, as if they are being butterflied.
- Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. With the flat side of a meat tenderizer, flatten chicken so that the thickness is unformed thoughout. Be careful not to split breast into pieces.
- Salt and pepper the chicken breasts.
- Place whisked egg in one bowl.
- Mix panko crumbs and freshly shredded parmesan in one bowl.
- Dip chicken breast in egg, then in bread crumb mixture. Cover completely.
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil.
- Saute breaded chicken for about 3 minutes per side. Breasts should be thin so this should be plenty of time to cook throughout.
- Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Pour tomato sauce over chicken. Top with shredded mozzarella or sliced fresh mozzarella.
- Place in over for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven. Serve with a side of your favorite pasta and enjoy!