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Chicken Parmesan
This Chicken Parmesan features crispy Parmesan-panko chicken cutlets, a quick homemade tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. It is a reliable, crowd-pleasing dinner that works just as well for family meals as it does for casual entertaining.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●baking sheet
- ●cutting board
- ●skillet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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To make the sauce:
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In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about ⏱️ 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes (Be careful! They may splatter when they hit the hot oil, so keep the lid handy), basil, oregano, and sugar. Bring the sauce to boil over medium-high heat.
olive oil1 tablespooncrushed tomatoes28 ouncesdried basil1 teaspoonfresh basil or parsley, for garnishdried oregano1 teaspoon
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the flavors have blended, about 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and keep warm over medium-low heat while preparing the chicken. You will have about 2 1/2 cups sauce.
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To bread the chicken:
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Top with a wire rack coated with nonstick spray.
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Cover a cutting board completely with a piece of plastic wrap. Add chicken breasts. Working with one breast at a time, place your palm on top of the breast and slice in half horizontally so you have two cutlets. Repeat with the second breast.
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Arrange all four cutlets in a single layer on the plastic wrap-covered cutting board. Cover with a second piece of plastic wrap. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1/4-inch. Remove top layer of plastic wrap and season breasts with salt and pepper.
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In a shallow dish, add flour. In a second shallow dish, add eggs and beat lightly. In a third shallow dish, combine panko, grated Parmesan, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.
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Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge in flour and shake off excess. Dip in eggs and tap gently on side of dish to remove excess. Add to panko mixture and press gently until crumbs adhere. Transfer to a large plate and repeat with remaining cutlets (cutlets can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 1 day in advance).
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To fry the chicken:
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Line rimmed baking sheet or large plate with 3 layers of paper towels. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil until just smoking, about 400 degrees (this can take a few minutes). Add 2 cutlets and fry until deep golden brown and cooked to 165 degrees on an internal thermometer, about 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes per side.
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Drain cutlets well on paper towel-lined plate and transfer to prepared wire rack. Repeat with remaining 2 cutlets.
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Adjust oven rack 4” from broiler element and preheat broiler on HIGH. Top each breaded cutlet with 2 tbsp sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 2 to ⏱️ 4 minutes.
shredded mozzarella cheese2 cups
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Serve the chicken Parmesan on a platter with the sauce and cooked spaghetti, if desired. Garnish with basil or parsley and pass remaining 2 cups sauce separately.
dried basil1 teaspoonfresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Nutrition Facts
calories
810 kcal
fat Content
52 g
serving Size
1 cutlet with sauce
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
992 mg
protein Content
49 g
cholesterol Content
204 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
33 g
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