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Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Close-up of three golden, crispy chicken parmesan recipe portions topped with melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil.
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Make restaurant-quality Chicken Parmesan at home with this easy, oven-baked recipe. You achieve a perfectly crispy crust and gooey, cheesy topping without heavy frying, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the chicken cutlets: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound the chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  3. Set up a standard breading station using three shallow dishes. Place the flour in the first dish. Whisk the eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dredge each cutlet first in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip the floured cutlet into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the Panko mixture to coat both sides completely.
  5. Lightly spray both sides of the breaded cutlets with olive oil spray or brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the cutlets on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each cutlet. Top generously with the mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve this easy Italian chicken dinner over cooked spaghetti or alongside a fresh salad.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly toast the Panko mixture in a dry skillet for 3 minutes before breading the chicken.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; the flavor makes a big difference in this simple chicken parmesan recipe.
  • If you prefer a quicker cook time, you can pan-fry the breaded cutlets in a little oil for 2 minutes per side before topping with sauce and cheese and finishing in the oven.

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