Easy Homemade Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Crispy, Cheesy & Juicy!)
The ultimate Easy Homemade Chicken Parmesan recipe! Crispy golden cutlets topped with rich marinara and melted bubbly mozzarella. Quick 30-minute dinner magic!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets or 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil for frying
- 1.5 cups red marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Slice or pound chicken breasts into even, thin cutlets.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and a panko-parmesan mixture seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg wash, then press firmly into the panko-parmesan mixture.
- Shallow fry cutlets in hot olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add marinara sauce only right before broiling, not before frying, to keep the crust from turning soggy.
- Confirm chicken has reached a safe internal temperature with a meat thermometer before serving.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer rather than the microwave to restore the crispy texture of the crust.