Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This Crispy Chicken Parmesan is an oh so juicy chicken breast wrapped in a truly crispy, beautifully golden crust then smothered in marinara and mozzarella. Keep it moist with a modified dry brine technique, then use a blend of breadcrumbs for the ultimate crispy coating.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• pepper
• 1 cup panko
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan (grated)
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 whole eggs
• 2 tbsp water
• olive oil
• 1 jar marinara
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Salt and pepper each side evenly. Approximately ⅛ teaspoon salt per side and a couple dashes of pepper.
2. 2Get three shallow dishes. In the first one mix together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In the second one mix the eggs and water until thoroughly mixed. In the last one stir together the panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and the parmesan.
3. 3Take one pounded chicken breast and dip it into the flour mix. Shake off the excess. Then dip in the egg mixture allowing the excess to drain off. Finally dip in the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to press each piece into the breadcrumbs so that each side is fully covered. Repeat until all pieces are coated.
4. 4Allow the pieces to sit for 5-10 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°
5. 5Coat the bottom of large skillet with olive oil and heat over medium high. Test the oil by dropping in a crumb from the coating. It should sizzle but not brown too quickly.
6. 6Once the oil is hot carefully place half the chicken breasts in skillet and brown until golden and crispy. Remove to a cooling rack and repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
7. 7Line cookie sheet with foil for easy clean up. Place chicken breasts on sheet pan leaving an inch in between. Spoon ¼ cup of marinara over each breast and then top with ¼ cup of cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes.