🍗🧀 Chicken Parmesan (Using Chicken Breast)
Chicken Parmesan is a popular Italian-American dish made with breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, and melted cheese, usually served with pasta or bread.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara or tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil (for frying)
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally or pound it to an even thickness.
2. Bread the chicken
- Coat chicken in flour, then dip in beaten egg, then cover with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
3. Fry the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Add sauce and cheese
- Place fried chicken in a baking dish.
- Spoon tomato sauce over each piece.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
5. Bake
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until cheese melts and chicken is fully cooked.
🍝 How to Serve
Chicken Parmesan is commonly served with:
- Spaghetti or pasta
- Garlic bread
- Salad
- Mashed potatoes
💡 Tips for the Best Chicken Parmesan
- Pound chicken thin so it cooks evenly.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Bake after frying to keep the chicken crispy but fully cooked.
If you want, I can also show you restaurant-style Chicken Parmesan secrets (how chefs make it extra crispy and juicy). 🍗🧀
