Crispy Chicken Parmesan

The Best Chicken Parmesan with a deliciously crispy breadcrumb coating, smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped )
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (to season)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 large chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 6 fillets)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian or golden)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated )
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced )
• 14 ounces tomato puree (Passata)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (fresh shredded )
• 2 tablespoons basil (or parsley, fresh, chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For The Chicken: ---
2. 2Whisk together eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and onion powder in a shallow dish. Add chicken into the egg, rotating to evenly coat each fillet in the mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight night if time allows for a deeper flavour).
3. 3When chicken is ready for cooking, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder together in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken into the breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat.
4. 4Preheat oven 430°F | 220°C. Lightly grease an oven tray (or baking dish) with non stick cooking oil spray; set aside.
5. 5Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, (about 4-5 minutes each side).
6. 6Place chicken on prepared baking tray / dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of sauce (sauce recipe below). Top each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of mozzarella cheese and about 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with basil or parsley.
7. 7Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and melted, and the chicken is completely cooked through.
8. 8--- For The Sauce: ---
9. 9Heat oil in a medium-sized pot. Fry onion until transparent (about 3 minutes), then add the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
10. 10Add the tomato puree, salt and pepper to taste, Italian herbs and sugar (If using). Cover with lid to simmer for about 8 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.