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The BEST Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 pound
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • basil for serving if desired

Instructions

  • Cut chicken in half horizontally. Pound each piece until 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add flour to a shallow dish.
  • Add egg to a shallow bowl and whisk, set aside.
  • Add breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to a shallow bowl and mix to combine.
  • Starting with the flour and ending with breadcrumbs, dip the chicken into the flour, egg and Parmesan breadcrumbs.
  • Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
  • Once hot add in chicken two at a time to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden grown and cooked all the way through.
  • Place chicken in a pan or sheet tray and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil on high until melted and bubbly. Top with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of basil for serving, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!