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Chicken Parmesan

Cultural Context

Chicken Parmesan, or Pollo alla Parmigiana, hails from Southern Italy, where it was originally made with veal. This dish embodies the Italian tradition of transforming simple ingredients into a comforting meal, often served with pasta or a salad. Today, Chicken Parmesan is a beloved staple in Italian-American cuisine, enjoyed in homes and restaurants alike, with variations that include different cheeses and sauces.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 large chicken breasts (about 3 lbs)
3 crowns of broccoli
1 cup part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1.5 cups homemade marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 cup Italian style panko breadcrumbs
olive oil

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.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

Cut chicken breasts in half vertically for faster cooking.

3

Whisk together 2 large eggs in a shallow bowl.

4

In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon granulated garlic.

5

Spritz the sheet pan with olive oil and line it with parchment paper.

6

Dip each chicken half in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, and place on the sheet pan.

7

Fit as much broccoli as possible on the sheet pan with the chicken.

8

Spritz the broccoli and chicken with olive oil, then season the broccoli with salt, pepper, and a little granulated garlic.

9

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

10

Flip the chicken and cover with marinara sauce, then top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with dried parsley.

11

Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

12

Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

sheet panparchment papershallow bowls

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chicken ParmigianaPollo alla Parmigiana
Local Name: Pollo alla Parmigiana

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