Print

Crispy Chicken Parmigiana

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A classic Italian-American dish featuring succulent chicken, vibrant marinara sauce, and gooey cheeses all topped with a crispy coating.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium brown onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 2–3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian herb mix
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes or 1 cup passata
  • 2 tbsp basil (chopped)
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skin off, about 2.2lbs/1kg)
  • 3 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smokey paprika (or sweet)
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated, optional)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs (whisked)
  • 2 cups canola oil (or vegetable oil for frying)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated at home)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated at home)
  • Parsley (or basil to sprinkle)

Instructions

  1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste, Italian herb mix, and salt, allowing these elements to meld together for a minute or two.
  3. Incorporate the crushed tomatoes and chopped basil, stirring well and letting the sauce simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. While the sauce simmers, season the chicken breasts with sea salt flakes, garlic powder, and paprika. Set up your breading stations with flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan if using.
  5. Dip each chicken breast first in flour, then in the eggs, and finally into the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
  6. In a frying pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Place the fried chicken on top, cover with more sauce, and sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese generously over everything.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-bread the chicken by dipping it in the egg and breadcrumbs twice. Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack instead of a paper towel.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.topchoicerecipes.com/crispy-chicken-parmigiana/