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Chicken Parmesan (Extra Crispy, Never Soggy)

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This chicken Parmesan stays crisp and flavorful thanks to a light hand with sauce and a blend of mozzarella, provolone, and real Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American, Western
Calories: 471
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup olive oil for frying
  • ½ cup prepared tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh mozzarella cubed
  • ½ cup grated provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness and season well.
  3. Lightly flour chicken, dip in eggs, then coat with panko-Parmesan mixture.
  4. Rest breaded chicken 10–15 minutes.
  5. Pan-fry chicken until golden brown.
  6. Top with sauce, cheeses, and basil.
  7. Bake until bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F.