Chicken Parmesan
Golden brown chicken cutlets topped with mozzarella and a flavorful tomato sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup of panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup of parmesan, grated fine
- salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup of tomato sauce or marinara
- fresh parmesan, finely shredded (garnish)
- fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped (garnish)
- pasta, cooked (optional pairing)
Instructions
- Cut both chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound into even thickness throughout
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Prepare breading station by whisking 2 eggs seasoned with a pinch salt and black pepper in one shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup of all purpose flour seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper in a second shallow bowl and combine 2/3 cup of panko bread crumbs with 1/3 cup of grated parmesan seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper in a third shallow bowl
- To bread the chicken, lightly coat each portion in flour and allow the excess to fall off, then dip each flour coated cutlet into the whisked eggs and then transfer the egg dipped cutlets into the bread crumb mixture and coat generously
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter into a large skillet and place over medium heat
- Once the butter has melted, add the coated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side
- When the underside is golden brown and crisp, carefully flip the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side or until both sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees
- Transfer the pan seared chicken cutlets onto a baking sheet and top each cutlet with 2 slices of fresh mozzarella
- Turn you ovens broiler on high
- Place the chicken onto a center set rack in your oven and broil until the mozzarella has melted
- Transfer the chicken parmesan onto plates and top each portion with tomato sauce or marinara
- Garnish with finely shredded parmesan and finely chopped parsley
- Pair with pasta or mashed potatoes and enjoy!