How to Make The Best Chicken Parmesan

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.

Cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap and pound them until thin and even.

In a shallow pan, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

In another pan, beat 2 eggs with a whisk or fork.

In a third pan, mix 1 cup of seasoned Italian bread crumbs, 1 cup of panko bread crumbs, 3/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Dip each chicken breast in the flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/4 cup of butter and 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil until melted.

Fry each piece of chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.

Place the fried chicken in a greased 9 by 13 pan.

Spread about 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the chicken.

Layer 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on top of each piece of chicken.

Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Bake in a 450°F oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Sprinkle fresh basil before serving.

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