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Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe Easy 5-Step Homemade Dinner Idea

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This baked chicken parmesan recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with a crispy coating, tangy marinara, and melted cheese, all baked in the oven for an easy, mess-free dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (100 g)
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (30 g)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (30 ml)
  • 1½ cups marinara sauce (360 ml)
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (150 g)
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy clean-up.
  2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a resealable bag. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Italian-style breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, letting extra drip off, and finally press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat all sides. Arrange breaded chicken on the lined baking sheet or wire rack.
  5. Brush the breaded chicken with melted butter to help create a golden, crispy crust.
  6. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven. Spoon about ¼ cup (60 ml) marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese bubbles and melts.
  8. Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves and serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko. Use part-skim mozzarella for a lighter version. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure crispiness. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to maintain crust crispiness. Dairy-free versions can use dairy-free cheese and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

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