Classic Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe with Pasta | Perfect Chicken Parm Every time

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.

Start by mincing 1 head of garlic and 1/2 white onion.

Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to a pan and roast the minced garlic until aromatic.

Add the minced onion to the pan and cook until it turns brown.

Pour in the tomato sauce and add the minced oregano and basil.

Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Prepare the chicken breasts by placing them between two pieces of saran wrap and butterfly them to make them thinner.

Pound the chicken breasts until they are evenly thin.

Set up a breading station with 2 cups of flour seasoned with 2 teaspoons black pepper, a pinch of paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning.

In a separate bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks with a pinch of salt for the egg wash.

Prepare the panko bread crumbs in another bowl.

Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the egg wash, ensuring it is fully coated.

Coat the chicken in panko bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Optionally, add parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs, egg wash, and flour for extra flavor.

Let the breaded chicken sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to set the crust.

While the chicken is resting, boil the pasta according to package instructions.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the chicken until golden brown and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If not fully cooked, transfer to a 350°F oven to finish cooking.

Place fried chicken on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Layer fresh basil on a baking dish, then place the chicken on top.

Top the chicken with fresh mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Mix the cooked pasta with the tomato sauce and a little pasta water to combine.

Plate the chicken with pasta, topping with reserved tomato sauce and fresh basil. Finish with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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