1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2-Season chicken: Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.

3-Set up breading station: Place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in a third.

4-Coat chicken: Coat each breast in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg, then press firmly into breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture for even coating.

5-Fry chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry breaded chicken 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.

6-Assemble dish: Transfer fried chicken to a baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet, then top generously with shredded mozzarella.

7-Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until sauce bubbles and cheese melts and lightly browns.

8-Rest and serve: Remove from oven, let rest 2 minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.