Easiest Way to Cook Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Simple Chicken Parmesan is the perfect dish to lure kids into the kitchen - what kid doesn't like chicken tenders and spaghetti? And this dish is loaded with mini cooking lessons.

Pound the chicken thin: Place the chicken cutlets one at a time between two layers of plastic wrap or wax paper. Dip chicken in egg; then in bread crumbs. Place slices of mozzarella on top of chicken. You can cook Chicken Parmesan using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Chicken Parmesan

1. You need of Chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise to make a thinner slice).
2. You need of Salt.
3. It's of Ground black pepper.
4. It's of Paprika.
5. It's of Flour, seasoned with salt and pepper.
6. You need of Eggs.
7. It's of Italian bread crumbs.
8. It's of Parmesan cheese.
9. You need of Marinara sauce (homemade marinara is better).
10. You need of Mozzarella cheese (shredded).
11. It's of Parsley or Basil (to garnish).

The main components of this dish, the sauce and the chicken, can be prepared in advance. When you're ready to eat, simply assemble and bake. To prepare homemade breadcrumbs instead of store-bought, try Lucinda's simple how-to. From the book "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Chicken Parmesan step by step

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika.
2. Set up 3 shallow bowls :  1st bowl - flour seasoned with salt and pepper 2nd bowl - 1 or 2 eggs; whisked 3rd bowl - stir together parmesan and italian bread crumbs.
3. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in eggs and turn to coat in breadcrumbs..
4. Pan fry in light olive oil until cooked through at 165 deg F. For better result, Airfryer can also be used to cook the chicken..
5. Pour half of your marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange the cooked chicken over the marinara in a single layer. Spoon on marinara sauce and top with shredded mozzarella cheese..
6. Bake at 425 deg F for 15 mins until the cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling..
7. Bake at 425 deg F for 15 mins until the cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling..
8. Sprinkle some parsley or basil chops before serving..

In a shallow bowl, combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Place bread crumbs and cheese in another shallow bowl. Stir the oil and herbs in a small bowl to blend. Brush both sides of the cutlets with the herb oil. 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.

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