Easy Chicken Parmesan | How To Make

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Cut chicken breasts horizontally and pound them to about half an inch thick.

Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then refrigerate for about an hour.

Mix Panko and Italian bread crumbs with fresh grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl.

Heat about 1 cup of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and the breadcrumb mixture.

Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, shaking off excess.

Coat chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.

Fry chicken in the hot oil for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown, cooking in batches of three.

Place fried chicken on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath to catch grease.

Spread about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of marinara sauce on top of each chicken breast, avoiding the edges to maintain crispiness.

Top with grated fresh mozzarella cheese and place in a lightly oiled baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 13 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Serve with pasta and salad, or any side of your choice.

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