Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced into cutlets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1/2 inch depth)
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Instructions
1-Prepare the Breading Station: Set up a breading station with flour on a plate, an egg-milk wash in a shallow dish, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, and oregano in another dish.
2-Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the breading sticks. Repeat for all pieces.
3-Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350ยฐF. Fry each breaded chicken breast one at a time for 2 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack and tent loosely with foil while frying the remaining pieces.
4-Add the Sauce and Cheese: Top the fried chicken with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese, then broil for about 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and very lightly browned, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF.
Last Step:
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๐ช Slice chicken breasts into cutlets about 1/2 inch thick and pound uneven pieces for even cooking.
๐ง Grate mozzarella and Parmesan from a block for creamier melting; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth results.
๐ก๏ธ Keep frying oil at a steady 350ยฐF and avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain a crisp, non-soggy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Shallow Fry & Broil
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
