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Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

This Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe is a flavorful Italian classic, featuring breaded chicken topped with fresh mozzarella and basil.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 471

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs or more as needed
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or more if needed
  • ½ cup olive oil for frying or as needed
  • ½ cup prepared tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup grated provolone cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • meat mallet
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
  3. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
  4. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside. Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 25g

Notes

Using a meat mallet to pound the chicken evenly ensures consistent cooking and tenderness. Allow the breaded chicken to rest for a few minutes after coating but before frying to help the breading adhere better. A little extra cheese on top during the final baking adds a delicious cheesy crust.

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