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Chicken Parmesan

A comforting Chicken Parmesan recipe that bridges family history and personal tradition, ideal for sharing around the table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pound to an even thickness.
Breading Mixture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Regular flour works fine.
  • 2 large eggs, beaten Add a splash of water for fluffiness.
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs Panko preferred for extra crispiness.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Pre-grated for convenience.
Sauce and Topping
  • 2 cups tomato sauce Homemade or jarred is fine.
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Grate fresh for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Optional, but highly recommended.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh basil Optional but adds a lovely touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200ºC (400ºF) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Pounding the Chicken
  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1.5cm (half an inch).
Dredging the Chicken
  1. Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
Frying the Chicken
  1. In a large frying pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat (about 2-3 tablespoons). Once it’s hot, add the breaded chicken.
Assembling the Dish
  1. Once both sides of the chicken are golden brown, transfer them to the prepared baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce over each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Place the dish in your preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish
  1. Once it’s out of the oven, sprinkle some fresh basil on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 50gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

This dish can be served in a big bowl or straight from the pan. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
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