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Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe for Weeknight Dinner

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Welcome to My Kitchen! I share my easy, oven-baked Chicken Parmesan recipe that delivers restaurant-quality crunch and gooey mozzarella, perfect for your busy weeknight dinner rotation. Get juicy chicken and a crispy crust without the frying mess.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for breading)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for baking sheet)
  • 2 cups quality marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or spray it with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up your breading station using three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix well.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the Panko mixture to coat both sides completely. This step helps you get that crispy coating.
  5. Arrange the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over each cutlet. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve this easy chicken parm recipe immediately over cooked pasta or with a side salad.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the tops of the breaded chicken with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; it makes a big difference in the final flavor.
  • If you prefer a traditional method, you can pan-fry the breaded cutlets in oil until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side) before topping with sauce and cheese and finishing under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.

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