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Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan

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A quick and easy baked chicken parmesan recipe that delivers a crispy, golden crust with juicy chicken inside, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Set up dredging stations: season 1/2 cup flour with salt and pepper in one bowl, beat eggs in a second bowl, and combine panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  4. Coat each chicken breast by dredging in flour, dipping in eggs, then pressing into breadcrumb mixture. Place coated chicken on the wire rack.
  5. Lightly spray the coated chicken with olive oil spray.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping and spraying with olive oil halfway through. Chicken should be golden and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from oven, spoon 2-3 tablespoons marinara sauce over each breast, and top with about 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
  8. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and sauce is warmed.
  9. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for bubbly, browned cheese, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Use a wire rack to keep chicken crispy. Spray olive oil to achieve golden crust without frying. Flip chicken halfway through baking for even crispiness. If breadcrumbs don’t stick well, pat chicken dry more or add mayonnaise to egg wash. Broil briefly for bubbly cheese but watch carefully to avoid burning.

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Keywords: chicken parmesan, baked chicken, crispy chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Italian, comfort food

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