Italian, Main Course Nut Free, Chicken Breast

Chicken Parmesan

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cu All-purpose Flour
2 Large Eggs, Beaten
1½ cu Italian-style Breadcrumbs
1 cu Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cu Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 cu Marinara Sauce (recipe for Marinara Sauce in recipes)
½ cu Vegetable Oil
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and half of the Parmesan cheese.

Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Place the fried chicken breasts on top of the sauce.

Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over each chicken breast. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and the mozzarella cheese on top.

Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve the chicken Parmesan over spaghetti or with a side of garlic bread.