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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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A quick and satisfying Italian-American favorite featuring crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs (beaten until frothy)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or as needed for frying)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Set up a breading station by arranging shallow dishes with flour mixed with seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder; beaten eggs; and a panko mix combined with Parmesan, parsley, and oregano.
  3. Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets and pound them to about ½ inch thick for even cooking. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  4. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then press it firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a good coating.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until it’s golden brown and crispy.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the fried chicken cutlets to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  7. On a baking sheet, spoon marinara sauce over the chicken and generously top it with shredded mozzarella.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven; if you want a bubbly top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot alongside spaghetti and garlic bread.

Notes

To ensure even cooking, pound your chicken to a uniform thickness. For a lighter option, consider baking the coated chicken instead of frying.

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