Crispy Chicken Parmesan with Cheese (Print version)

Golden breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan for a crisp, cheesy dinner that feels restaurant-style at home.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon water

For the crispy coating

07 - 1 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
08 - 1/2 cup (55 g) Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
09 - 1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan cheese
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

For frying and topping

13 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil or neutral oil, plus more as needed
14 - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) marinara sauce, warmed
15 - 8 oz (225 g) low-moisture mozzarella, sliced or shredded
16 - 1/4 cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin cutlets. Pound to about 1/2 inch thick, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
02 - Place flour in one shallow dish. Beat eggs with water in a second dish. In a third dish, mix panko, Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
03 - Coat each cutlet in flour and shake off the excess. Dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until well coated. Rest on a rack for 5 minutes.
04 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden. Work in batches if needed and add more oil as the pan dries.
05 - Heat the oven to 425 F. Transfer the fried cutlets to a rack set over a sheet pan or to a lightly oiled baking dish.
06 - Spoon warm marinara over the center of each cutlet. Top with mozzarella and the remaining parmesan, leaving some crisp edges exposed.
07 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the chicken reaches 165 F. Sprinkle with basil or parsley and serve hot.

# Good to know:

01 - For the crispiest result, sauce the chicken right before baking.
02 - Warm marinara helps the cheese melt faster and protects the crust from overbaking.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

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