How To Make Easy Classic Chicken Parmesan

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds a lighter texture.

Start by making the egg wash: crack 1 large egg into a bowl, add 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 2 teaspoons complete seasoning, and 1 teaspoon black pepper, then whisk until well combined.

In another bowl, mix 1 cup of Italian style bread crumbs with 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.

Dust the chicken breasts in 1 cup of flour to help the egg wash stick better.

Dip the floured chicken breasts into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to ensure it adheres well, and then place on a plate to rest.

In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring until translucent.

Add the 24 ounce jar of marinara sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.

Add the fresh thyme, fresh basil, and all the seasonings (1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons Larry seasoning, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper) to the sauce, along with 1 tablespoon of sugar to cut acidity, and stir well.

Cover the sauce and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes.

In a separate pan, fry the breaded chicken breasts in oil for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Remove the fried chicken from the oil and prepare to assemble the dish.

In a baking dish, add a thin layer of marinara sauce to prevent burning, then layer the fried chicken on top.

Add a generous amount of marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by a layer of parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Top with fresh parsley for presentation.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly but not burnt.

Check the chicken parmesan after 10 minutes and remove from the oven when done.

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