Chicken Parmesan with Marinara

Name: Chicken Parmesan with Marinara
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 breast Chicken; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; All-purpose flour; 2 egg Eggs; 1 splash Milk; Breadcrumbs; Grated Parmesan; Dried oregano; High-heat oil (avocado, canola, or grapeseed); Mozzarella balls; Fresh basil; Olive oil; 2 clove Garlic; 1 can Crushed tomatoes; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; Dried oregano; Fresh basil

My love language is to cook you food! My mother-in-law knows I love to cook and asked me if I could make her something one day. Be careful what you ask for, because I WILL take over your kitchen 😅 I made my in-laws chicken parm, pasta, and salad, and it seemed like it was a hit!

High-heat oil (avocado, canola, or grapeseed)

Step 1

Warm olive oil in a saucepan and cook smashed garlic until fragrant but not browned.

Step 2

Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Step 3

Turn off the heat, let the sauce cool slightly, then blend until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in torn basil if you want that finishing touch.

Step 1

Pound the chicken breasts evenly.

Step 2

Pat them dry and season with salt and pepper.

Step 1

Mix flour with salt and pepper in one bowl.

Step 2

Whisk eggs with a splash of milk in another bowl.

Step 3

Mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan and dried oregano in a third bowl.

Step 1

Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour.

Step 2

Dip into the egg mixture.

Step 3

Press into breadcrumbs.

Step 1

Set your oven to 200°C / 400°F while you fry the chicken.

Step 1

Use avocado, canola, or grapeseed oil.

Step 2

Heat it in a skillet on medium-high until it shimmers.

Step 1

Fry the chicken until both sides are crisp and golden. It doesn’t need to be cooked through yet.

Step 1

Spread a thin layer of marinara in a baking dish.

Step 2

Lay the fried chicken on top.

Step 3

Spoon marinara over each piece.

Step 4

Scatter mozzarella balls across the top, halving them if needed.

Step 1

Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 1

Add fresh basil and a little extra Parmesan.

Step 2

Let it rest a few minutes so the coating stays intact.

Make sure to pound the chicken evenly to ensure even cooking.

Use high-heat oil like avocado, canola, or grapeseed for frying to prevent burning.

Let the marinara sauce cool slightly before blending to avoid splattering.

Halve the mozzarella balls if they are too large to distribute evenly.

Allow the chicken to rest after baking to keep the coating intact.

Can I use store-bought marinara sauce?

Yes, you can use store-bought marinara sauce to save time, but homemade marinara adds a fresh and flavorful touch.

What type of breadcrumbs should I use?

You can use plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs work well for extra crunch.

Can I substitute mozzarella balls?

Yes, you can use shredded mozzarella or slices of fresh mozzarella as a substitute.

How do I know the chicken is fully cooked?

The chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.

High-heat oil (avocado, canola, or grapeseed)

Step 1

Warm olive oil in a saucepan and cook smashed garlic until fragrant but not browned.

Step 2

Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Step 3

Turn off the heat, let the sauce cool slightly, then blend until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in torn basil if you want that finishing touch.

Step 1

Pound the chicken breasts evenly.

Step 2

Pat them dry and season with salt and pepper.

Step 1

Mix flour with salt and pepper in one bowl.

Step 2

Whisk eggs with a splash of milk in another bowl.

Step 3

Mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan and dried oregano in a third bowl.

Step 1

Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour.

Step 2

Dip into the egg mixture.

Step 3

Press into breadcrumbs.

Step 1

Set your oven to 200°C / 400°F while you fry the chicken.

Step 1

Use avocado, canola, or grapeseed oil.

Step 2

Heat it in a skillet on medium-high until it shimmers.

Step 1

Fry the chicken until both sides are crisp and golden. It doesn’t need to be cooked through yet.

Step 1

Spread a thin layer of marinara in a baking dish.

Step 2

Lay the fried chicken on top.

Step 3

Spoon marinara over each piece.

Step 4

Scatter mozzarella balls across the top, halving them if needed.

Step 1

Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 1

Add fresh basil and a little extra Parmesan.

Step 2

Let it rest a few minutes so the coating stays intact.

Make sure to pound the chicken evenly to ensure even cooking.

Use high-heat oil like avocado, canola, or grapeseed for frying to prevent burning.

Let the marinara sauce cool slightly before blending to avoid splattering.

Halve the mozzarella balls if they are too large to distribute evenly.

Allow the chicken to rest after baking to keep the coating intact.

Can I use store-bought marinara sauce?

Yes, you can use store-bought marinara sauce to save time, but homemade marinara adds a fresh and flavorful touch.

What type of breadcrumbs should I use?

You can use plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs work well for extra crunch.

Can I substitute mozzarella balls?

Yes, you can use shredded mozzarella or slices of fresh mozzarella as a substitute.

How do I know the chicken is fully cooked?

The chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.

Chicken Parmesan with Marinara

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