Crispy Chicken Parmesan - Easy Recipes for Dinner
This Crispy Chicken Parmesan is a restaurant-quality meal made at home. Juicy chicken, crispy coating, rich marinara, and gooey cheese make this the perfect comfort food dinner. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it’s a weeknight favorite your family will request again and again.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Cooked spaghetti or pasta of choice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk eggs with water. In a third dish, combine Italian breadcrumbs, panko, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Place fried chicken on a baking sheet. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each piece, sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve over cooked spaghetti or pasta of choice.