Description
Savory chicken parmesan brings Italian-American culinary magic to dinner tables with crispy breaded chicken topped in rich marinara and melted cheese. Homemade comfort emerges quickly, inviting you to savor delicious layers of flavor in each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts) OR 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken cutlets
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, unseasoned
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tsps dried basil
- 2 tsps dried parsley
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice chicken breasts horizontally and gently pound between plastic wrap to create 6 thin, uniform cutlets roughly ¼ inch thick.
- Coating Setup: Arrange three seasoning stations – whole wheat flour, whisked eggs, and a fragrant blend of bread crumbs, parmesan, ground pepper, dried basil, and parsley.
- Breading Process: Coat each chicken cutlet by dredging in flour, dipping in egg wash, and thoroughly rolling in the herbed bread crumb mixture to ensure complete coverage.
- Baking Technique: Place breaded cutlets on a parchment-lined baking sheet with spacing for optimal heat circulation, then roast in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes.
- Browning and Finishing: Flip cutlets to achieve golden-brown crispiness, continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, then top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
- Final Touch: Broil briefly until cheese melts into a bubbling, golden layer, creating a delectable topping for the crispy chicken cutlets.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate the cheesy chicken cutlets over pasta or alongside a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Slice and Pound Precisely: Create uniform chicken cutlets by slicing horizontally and gently pounding to ¼ inch thickness for even cooking.
- Create Organized Coating Stations: Set up three distinct seasoning areas with whole wheat flour, whisked eggs, and herbed bread crumb mixture for perfect breading.
- Dredge with Technique: Coat chicken by systematically moving through flour, egg wash, and bread crumb mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Bake for Golden Perfection: Roast at 425°F, flipping halfway through to achieve crispy, golden-brown exterior with juicy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg