Classic Chicken Parmesan
Golden-fried chicken cutlets topped with marinara and melted mozzarella — the classic chicken parmesan recipe done right. Crispy, cheesy, and completely irresistible.
Equipment
- 3 Small Size Mixing Bowls or Containers
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- (Help support our site!)Mixing Bowl
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Sauce Pot or Smaller Sized Rondo Pot
Ingredients
- 4 whole Chicken Breasts Sliced in Half
Chicken Marinade
- 1 cup White Wine Chablis Preferred
- 1 whole Lemon Juiced
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
Bread Crumb Mixture
- 1 ¼ cup Bread Crumb Italian Style or Panko if you have allergies
- ½ cup Grated Cheese
- ½ bunch Parsley Chiffonade
- 1 ¼ cup Flour Season with Salt & Pepper
- 3 whole Eggs Whipped
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 lb Fresh Mozzarella
- 2 cup MyPrepTable's Basic Tomato Sauce
Instructions
- Get your flouring stations ready.
- Slice chicken cutlets into three thin pieces each.
- Marinate chicken with white wine, lemon, garlic, olive oil and let sit for 5minutes.
- Begin to flour, egg wash, and bread crumb the chicken cutlets.
- For tray #1 add the flour. Dust both sides.
- For tray #2 add the whisked eggs. After flouring place chicken in egg.
- For tray #3 add the seasoned breadcrumbs. Shred off excess egg and place chicken in seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Place a large skillet on the stove top and begin heating oil at a medium heat. Get finished cutlets ready for pan fry.
- Pat down the bread crumb well shake off excess and place into skillet.
- Cook each side for 4-6 minutes adjusting your heat as needed. Cook till golden brown.
- Once cutlets are cooked place on sheet pan and add tomato sauce and grated cheese on each piece.
- Cut fresh mozzarella and place on top of sauce.
- Place in pre heated oven for 6-8 minutes for cheese to melt and cutlets to cook fully.
- When done Remove from oven cheese should be molten oven chicken.
- Begin to plate, add more sauce, grated cheese and fresh basil. to your needs.
Notes
Feel free to substitute mozzarella with provolone cheese. A slice of ham or bacon is sometimes added to create a different flavor. Chicken Parmesan can be added onto a hero roll to make a classic hero sandwich. You can also slice a piece and place it on a salad. It is a dish that can be reutilized in a variety of ways. Have fun creating your own flavors. Our video on YouTube will help guide you on how to properly season and cook the chicken. Feel free to send me message for custom recipes for your needs or if you have any questions.
Nutrition
Calories: 1177kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 2618mg | Potassium: 1409mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2038IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 694mg | Iron: 7mg