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Best Chicken Parmesan

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This Best Chicken Parmesan is a crispy, cheesy, and saucy Italian-American classic. Golden breaded chicken cutlets are fried until crunchy, topped with marinara and melty mozzarella, then broiled to perfection. Served with spaghetti, it’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners, gatherings, or a cozy night in.

  • Author: Chef Sarah
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: chicken
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

½ pound thin spaghetti

8 ounces Bocconcini (fresh mozzarella), sliced

2 cups canola oil (for frying)

2 pounds chicken cutlets (thinly sliced breasts)

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

2 teaspoons black pepper, divided

2 large eggs, slightly beaten

⅔ cup whole milk

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (optional)

2½ cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti – Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Prep mozzarella – Pat Bocconcini slices dry with paper towels.

  3. Heat oil – Warm canola oil in a skillet over medium-high until 350–375°F.

  4. Set breading station:

    1. Pan 1: Flour + 2 tsp salt + 1 tsp pepper

    2. Pan 2: Eggs + milk, whisked

    3. Pan 3: Panko + Parmesan

  5. Season chicken – Pat cutlets dry and season with remaining salt and pepper.

  6. Bread cutlets – Dredge in flour → egg wash → breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.

  7. Fry cutlets – Cook 2½ minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on rack.

  8. Assemble – Place chicken on a broiler-safe pan, spoon 2 tbsp marinara over each, top with mozzarella, and sprinkle parsley.

  9. Broil – Cook until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

  10. Serve – Plate with spaghetti and extra marinara.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry for maximum crispiness.
  • Don’t overcrowd the frying pan—work in batches.
  • Use quality marinara for the best flavor.
  • Double-dip breading for extra crunchy cutlets.
  • Air fryer or baked versions are lighter but still delicious.

Find it online: https://cookingwithsarah.com/best-chicken-parmesan/