Chicken Parmigiana

🍗 Chicken parmigiana recipe.......

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 egg (beaten)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Oil (for shallow frying)

For the sauce & topping

• 1½ cups tomato sauce (Marinaras)

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

• Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

  
  
  

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Method

1️⃣ Prepare the chicken

• Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make thin cutlets.

• Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2️⃣ Coat the chicken

• Dredge chicken in flour → dip in egg → coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.

3️⃣ Fry

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

• Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

• Place on a paper towel.

4️⃣ Assemble & bake

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

• Spread a little tomato sauce in a baking dish.

• Place fried chicken on top.

• Spoon sauce over each piece (don’t cover fully).

• Add mozzarella and extra Parmesan.

5️⃣ Bake

• Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, or a green salad.

• Garnish with fresh basil.

  
  
  

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⭐ Tips

• Don’t soak chicken in sauce or it’ll lose crispiness.

• Use panko bread-crumbs for extra crunch.

• You can air-fry or bake the chicken for a lighter version.