Crispy Chicken Parmesan – Juicy, Cheesy & Restaurant-Style at Home!
Restaurant-style crusted chicken breasts drowned in marinara and melted cheese! These golden, crispy cuts offer tender chicken and gooey mozzarella, perfect for a heartwarming meal. Serve with garlic bread or fresh green salad for a complete dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F
- Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness with a meat mallet
- Beat egg in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan
- Dip each chicken breast into egg mixture, shake off excess, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mix
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
- Transfer to a baking sheet and spoon marinara over each breast
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
- Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden
- Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, and serve hot
Notes
Ensure chicken is evenly flattened for uniform cooking
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
Let chicken rest after frying to retain juiciness
Homemade or store-bought marinara will both work
Add oregano/basil to the breadcrumb mix for extra flavor
Bake for a healthier option: spray with olive oil and bake until golden
Substitute mozzarella with part-skim cheese to reduce fat
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version
Add chili flakes to marinara sauce for a spicy twist
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
Let chicken rest after frying to retain juiciness
Homemade or store-bought marinara will both work
Add oregano/basil to the breadcrumb mix for extra flavor
Bake for a healthier option: spray with olive oil and bake until golden
Substitute mozzarella with part-skim cheese to reduce fat
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version
Add chili flakes to marinara sauce for a spicy twist