Chicken Parmigiana (Parmesan). Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Check out "Tomato Chicken Parmesan" on this site for a truly fabulous chicken parm recipe. Every time I make that one people say its the best chicken parm they every had.
Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on. Make chicken: Prepare breading station with three large mixing bowls: one bowl with panko, garlic powder, and Parmesan mixed with a fork; another with the egg mixture; and. Chicken Parmesan (also called Chicken Parmigiana) is one of the most loved, most popular AND most ordered chicken recipes in the world. You can have Chicken Parmigiana (Parmesan) using 10 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Chicken Parmigiana (Parmesan)
- You need 4 of boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- It's 2 cup of Italian bread crumbs.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan or Romano.
- It's 1 tsp of garlic powder.
- Prepare 2 of eggs.
- You need 1/2 cup of flour.
- It's 1 cup of olive oil.
- It's 4 tbsp of butter.
- You need 1/2 lb of Mozzarella cheese - sliced.
- Prepare 2 cup of marinara sauce.
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. Chicken Parmigiana Rich, flavorful, and totally satisfying! Break out the good Parmesan for this one, my friends.
Chicken Parmigiana (Parmesan) step by step
- One at a time; place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound until the they are 1/4 inch thick. Flip the breasts occasionally as you pound. I use a meat tenderizer to pound..
- Combine bread crumbs, garlic powder and Romano cheese and set aside on a plate..
- Dredge chicken breasts in flour..
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl and dip floured chicken breasts..
- One at a time place chicken breasts on plate with bread crumb mixture and coat breasts completely in mixture..
- Set breasts aside and allow to dry for 20-30 minutes..
- Heat oil and butter over medium high heat..
- When oil is hot add chicken breasts. (You will probably have to do this in two batches.) Fry breasts until golden brown; about 5 minutes per side..
- Place cooked breasts on paper towels to soak up some of the oil..
- Transfer breasts to a cookie sheet at top with marinara sauce and slices on Mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan if you have any left over..
- Broil in oven until cheese is melted and starts to brown. (About 5 minutes but check often!).
- Optional - serve with spaghetti and marinara..
It's the right thing to do. This is an easy chicken dinner the whole family will love! Made with homemade marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Serve it over pasta, zucchini noodles, roasted veggies or with a large salad to keep it on the lighter side. This Chicken Parmesan recipe (aka chicken parmigiana) is a family favorite!