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Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan

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Make restaurant-quality Chicken Parmesan at home using this easy baked method for a crispy, cheesy, weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the panko mixture to coat both sides completely.
  4. Lightly spray both sides of the breaded cutlets with olive oil spray or brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over each cutlet. Top with mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Serve immediately over pasta or with a side salad.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly toast the panko mixture in a dry skillet for 3 minutes before breading the chicken.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
  • If you prefer a thinner cutlet, slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally before pounding them.

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