Chicken Parmesan

Tags: #italian-american #chicken #breaded #cheese #comfort-food Serving: 4 portions Total time: 1 hour

Crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 300g panko breadcrumbs
• 150g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 500ml marinara sauce
• 300g mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 120ml olive oil
• 15g fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pasta for serving

Steps

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper
2. Set up breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with half the Parmesan
3. Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture
4. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
5. Cook chicken cutlets 4-5 minutes per side until golden
6. Transfer to baking dish and top with marinara sauce
7. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan
8. Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving
10. Garnish with fresh basil
11. Serve over pasta with extra marinara sauce

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. Don't overcrowd the pan when frying.