Description
This Crispy Chicken Parmesan recipe delivers a golden, crunchy, and cheesy dish that’s bursting with flavor. Featuring juicy chicken cutlets marinated briefly for extra tenderness, coated in a crispy panko-Parmesan crust, and topped with melted mozzarella and rich marinara sauce, it’s a perfect cozy family dinner that’s easy to prepare and better than takeout.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 large eggs
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Coating
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Other
- 6 chicken cutlets
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh parsley or basil, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet to prepare for baking the chicken after frying.
- Make the marinade: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken cutlet into this mixture and place them in a shallow dish to marinate for 15 to 45 minutes, which helps keep the chicken juicy.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In another shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, and salt. This mixture creates the crispy, flavorful coating for the chicken.
- Coat the chicken: Remove each chicken cutlet from the marinade and press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated for a crunchy crust.
- Fry the chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot and shimmering, fry each chicken cutlet for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Then, transfer the fried cutlets to the prepared baking sheet.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spoon about ¼ cup of marinara sauce over each crispy cutlet and top with shredded mozzarella cheese, preparing them for baking.
- Bake the chicken: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy Chicken Parmesan as a comforting main dish.
Notes
- Serve With: Pair this Crispy Chicken Parmesan with black beans & rice or any other favorite side dishes.
- More Easy Dinner Recipes: Try Cilantro Lime Chicken, Chipotle Chicken Copycat, or Instant Pot Lentil & Sausage Soup for variety.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat in an air fryer at 375°F for 5–6 minutes to maintain crispy breading.
