Ingredients
Scale
For the Cutlets
- 1½ pounds chicken breast, thinly sliced, some grocers sell thinly sliced chicken breasts/cutlets
- ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, I use the 4C brand
- 2 eggs, scrambled
- ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Light extra virgin olive oil or neutral high smoke point oil of your choice, such as avocado
- Maldon or extra kosher salt for topping
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
For Assembling the Chicken Parmesan
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
- 8 oz marinara sauce, plus more if serving with pasta
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets.
- In a shallow bowl, beat two eggs.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs with ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, black pepper to taste, and chopped fresh parsley if using.
- Dip the chicken cutlets into the egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat all sides.
- Add ½ inch of neutral oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the breaded cutlets into the oil and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, flipping once golden edges appear.
- Once fully cooked and the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F, transfer the cutlets to a cooling rack or paper towel lined plate and sprinkle lightly with Maldon or kosher salt.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. I use about ¼ cup of sauce.
- Arrange the fried cutlets in the baking dish. Spoon small dollops of the remaining marinara sauce over the top, not covering all the surface area of the chicken, then scatter the cubes of mozzarella evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle with ¼ cup grated parmigiano reggiano.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted, then broil for color, watching closely.
- Finish with chopped fresh basil right before serving.
Notes
Use the rest of the jar of marinara to toss with spaghetti and a little butter for a side dish!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian