Chicken Parmesan – A Must-Try Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups (150 g) Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups (480 ml) marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
• 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Set up a breading station with three shallow plates: Place flour in the first plate, beaten eggs in the second plate, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in the third plate.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip it in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing breadcrumbs onto chicken to ensure adhesion.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry breaded chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. Place fried chicken breasts on prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over each chicken breast, spreading evenly. Top each breast with an equal amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake chicken in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove Chicken Parmesan from oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with spaghetti or your favorite pasta, with additional marinara sauce on the side. Enjoy!