The Best Crispy Chicken Parmesan

This crispy and delicious chicken parmesan is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken is coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture and then topped with marinara sauce and plenty of melted cheese.

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken breasts in half widthwise to make 4 thin breasts.

2. 2

   Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and onion powder.

3. 3

   Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, and then bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Pour oil in a cast-iron skillet to come ¼ inch (½ cm) up the side. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry on both sides until brown, about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

7. 7

   Place the fried chicken breasts in a baking dish. If they don’t fit side by side, gently overlap them. Pour the marinara over the chicken.

8. 8

   Top with mozzarella slices and Parmesan.

9. 9

   Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and bubbling.

10. 10

    Serve with freshly chopped basil.

11. 11

    Enjoy!

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