Name: Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; 1/4 tbsp salt; 1/4 tbsp pepper; 1/3 tbsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tbsp parsley; 1/2 cup flour; 1 whisked egg; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup tomato pasta sauce; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/3 cup grated parmesan; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried basil leaves

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Chicken Parmesan also known as chicken parmigiana, is world renowned Italian dish made with breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. After trying chicken parmesan at various restaurants I have come up with my own take on the dish. To me, the perfect chicken parmesan is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, topped with the perfect amount of tomato sauce and cheese and of course filled with flavor.

Step 1: Prep and Season

Chicken-Parmesan-1 — Slice chicken breast into halves and pound with a mallet to get an even thickness throughout

Chicken-Parmesan-2 — Combine your seasonings together

Chicken-Parmesan-3 — Rub the seasonings onto both sides of the chicken pieces

Step 2: Bread

Chicken-Parmesan-4 — Pour flour evenly across a flat surface

Chicken-Parmesan-5 — Lay the chicken on top and press down firmly on both sides

Chicken-Parmesan-6 — Whisk egg in a large bowl and dip chicken pieces

Chicken-Parmesan-7 — Pour panko breadcrumbs evenly across a flat surface

Chicken-Parmesan-8 — Lay the chicken on top and press down firmly on both sides

Chicken-Parmesan-9 — The chicken is now breaded and ready to be cooked

Step 3: Sear

Chicken-Parmesan-10 — Heat oil on a cast iron skillet and add chicken once its hot

Chicken-Parmesan-11 — Sear the chicken until it develops a crispy golden brown coating

Chicken-Parmesan-12 — Sprinkle parmesan on top while chicken is still hot

Step 4: Assemble

Chicken-Parmesan-13 — Pour on a thick coat of tomato sauce on top of chicken

Chicken-Parmesan-14 — Add mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce

Chicken-Parmesan-15 — Sprinkle on dried basil leaves on top of the cheese

Step 5: Bake

Bake the chicken at 375’F for 25 mins or until the cheese is bubbling and melted

Chicken Parmesan

Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:Italian, International Courses:Lunch, Dinner Recipe Keys: C chicken parmesan C chickenparmigiana C chickenparm

Difficulty:IntermediatePrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 25 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

1 chicken breast
1/4 tbsp salt
1/4 tbsp pepper
1/3 tbsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tbsp parsley
1/2 cup flour
1 whisked egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried basil leaves

Instructions

Slice your chicken breast into halves and use a mallet to flatten it out evenly
Add salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and parsley flakes and rub it onto both sides of the chicken
Dip the seasoned chicken into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture and lastly the panko breadcrumbs
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil to a cast iron skillet on medium high heat
Once the oil is hot sear the chicken on both sides until the chicken turns golden brown and crispy (1-2 mins)
Add parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella and dried basil on top of the chicken
Bake the chicken at 375’F for 25 mins or until the cheese is bubbling and melted
Enjoy 🙂

Keywords:chicken parmesan, chickenparm, chickenparmigiana