The Ultimate Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed
• 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed
• 0.5 cup olive oil for frying, or as needed
• 0.5 cup prepared tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.5 cup grated provolone cheese
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Get all your ingredients ready. Start by preheating your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Put the chicken breasts between two strong sheets of plastic (freezer bags that seal are a great choice) on a stable surface. Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound the chicken until it's 1/2 inch thick.
3. Add salt and pepper generously to the chicken. Use a sifter or strainer to lightly coat both sides of the chicken breasts with flour.
4. Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish and set aside. In another dish, combine bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, then set aside. Dip each flour-covered chicken breast in the whisked eggs. Move the breast to the bread crumb mix, pressing the crumbs firmly onto both sides. Do this for all breasts. Allow the chicken to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Heat 1/2 inch of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Cook the chicken in batches, making sure not to crowd the skillet. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
6. Move the chicken to a baking dish. Put 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce on each breast. Top each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil over each.
7. Put it in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted, browned, and bubbly, and the chicken breasts are fully cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes. A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let the chicken sit for a moment before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 471 kcal
• Fat Content: 25 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 840 mg
• Protein Content: 42 g
• Cholesterol Content: 187 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g