Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Italian herbs, to taste
Olive oil, for frying
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
2-Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
3-Set up breading station: Beat eggs in a shallow dish; in another dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
4-Bread the cutlets: Dip each chicken breast in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5-Fry the chicken: Heat a generous layer of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry each breaded breast 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden. Work in batches to maintain oil temperature around 350ยฐF.
6-Assemble the dish: Transfer fried cutlets to a baking dish; spoon marinara sauce over each, then top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.
7-Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken is cooked through; let rest 5 minutes before serving.
8-Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot over spaghetti, pasta, or alongside a salad.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Hot oil is non-negotiable โ aim for about 350ยฐF so the breading crisps up instead of turning greasy.
๐ง Season every layer โ add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs directly into your breadcrumb mixture for flavor in every bite.
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Don’t drown the cutlets in sauce โ a generous spoonful per piece is plenty to keep the crust from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
