My version of chicken Parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust.
⏱️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Additional Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed
- ½ cup olive oil for frying, or as needed
- ½ cup prepared tomato sauce
- ¼ cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup freshly grated provolone cheese
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 2
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
Step 3
Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Using a sifter or strainer, sprinkle flour over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
Step 4
Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside. Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 5
Heat 1/2 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in batches, so you do not overcrowd the pan, until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
Step 6
Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let chicken rest briefly before serving.
👨🍳 Chef's Notes
Use high-quality prepared tomato sauce for a better result. You can substitute pesto or dried Italian herbs for basil, or omit it entirely.
🥗 Nutrition Facts
Calories: 471
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 2g
Protein: 42g
Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 187mg
Vitamin C: 3mg
Sodium: 840mg
Calcium: 380mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 389mg
