Crispy Chicken Parmesan. Chicken Parmesan (also called Chicken Parmigiana) is one of the most loved, most popular AND most ordered chicken recipes in the world. BUT often times, chicken comes out too dry, or doesn't have enough flavour or seasoning. The sauce is bland, or cheddar cheese is used instead of mozzarella, etc.
I've made plenty of recipes inspired by this classic dish, but this one is the real deal. This is the BEST Chicken Parmesan recipe, the one that needs to become your go-to. Place the fried chicken breasts in a baking dish. You can have Crispy Chicken Parmesan using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Prepare 2 of boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Prepare 8 oz. of fresh mozzarella (8 slices).
- Prepare 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- You need 1/2 tsp. of onion powder.
- It's of Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- You need 1 cup of flour.
- It's 2 of large eggs.
- Prepare 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs.
- It's of Vegtable oil for frying.
- You need 2 cups of marinara sauce.
If they don't fit side by side, gently overlap them. Pour the marinara over the chicken. Top with mozzarella slices and Parmesan. Quick Crispy Parmesan Chicken Breasts Quick Crispy Parmesan Chicken Breasts.
Crispy Chicken Parmesan instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin slices. Season both sides with onion powder, salt and pepper..
- Place flour, eggs and bread crumbs in seperate bowls. Season each with salt and pepper. Dip chicken in the flour then egg then bread crumbs to coat completely..
- Fill a large cast iron skillet with about 1/4 inch vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to smoke..
- Work in batches add chicken cutlets and fry. Flipping once until golden brown. Using tongs transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining cutlets..
- Arrange fried chicken in a small rectangular baking dish overlapping slightly. Pour marinara over chicken then top with mozzarella and parmesan..
- Bake chicken until cheese is browned and bubbling about 15-20 minutes..
Baked them on a rack so the bottoms didn't get soggy. Coating was crispy and flavorful and the chicken stayed moist. Beat egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and cracker crumbs. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with the crumb mixture.