Easy Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

This Easy Homemade Chicken Parmigiana is made with a crispy crust, hearty homemade marinara, melty cheeses, and aged parmesan reggiano that makes dinner a treat!

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Ingredients for Easy Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

• chicken: I used boneless skinless chicken breast for this recipe.
• flour: Use all purpose flour to dredge the chicken after dipping it into the egg mixture.
• panko and bread crumbs: I find that a combination of panko and bread crumbs creates the perfect crispy crust on the chicken parmigiana (parmesan).
• mozzarella and provolone: The perfect cheeses to provide the signature melt that makes chicken parmigiana that much more enjoyable.
• parmigiano reggiano: It wouldn’t be chicken parmigiana without parmigiano reggiano. It’s aged for 1 to 3 years which makes it way better than normal shredded parmesan cheese.
• marinara sauce: I used my own homemade marinara sauce but you can also use store bought marinara sauce as well.
• grapeseed oil: This oil is neutral in flavor with a high cooking point making it perfect for pan frying the chicken breast.
• eggs: I used organic large brown eggs.
• garlic powder and onion powder: These two fragrant spices are perfect for adding even more flavor to the chicken breast.
• herbs: Parsley, thyme, and basil are necessary to add flavor and complexity to the crust on the chicken breast.
• salt and pepper

Tools for success

• cutting board
• cast iron skillet
• 11×13” glass baking dish

How long will this easy chicken parmigiana last?

• In the refrigerator
  • the homemade chicken parmigiana will last 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
• In the freezer
  • the chicken parmigiana will last about 3 months in the freezer
  • I would freeze the chicken without the sauce and cheese in an airtight container or wrapped in foil in placed in a freezer safe ziploc bag.
  • to reheat the chicken parmigiana
    • thaw in the refrigerator overnight
    • cover with foil and place in the oven at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes
    • then top with marinara sauce and cheeses and put back in the oven an additional 10 minutes

How to make this Easy Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

Gather all of the ingredients you will need.

Preheat the oven to 400.

Trim away the excess fat on the chicken and cut in half. Then season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

In a shallow bowl, scramble 3 eggs and set aside.

In another bowl: combine the bread crumbs, panko, parsley, thyme, and basil.

Then, in another bowl you’ll have the all purpose flour.

Let the coated chicken breast sit for 10 minutes. While this is happening, heat the grapseed oil in cast iron skillet over medium low heat. Pan fry the chicken 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place the cooked chicken breast on baking tray lined with paper towels so the chicken can drain.

Now, in a glass baking dish, put a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Next arrange the chicken breast on the marinara sauce. Top the chicken with marinara sauce. Then top with mozzarella/provolone and grated parmesan reggiano cheese sprinkled with dried basil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Enjoy by itself with a side salad, as a chicken parmesan sandwich, or on a bed of spaghetti with extra marinara sauce.

Enjoy by itself with a side salad, as a chicken parmesan sandwich, or on a bed of spaghetti with extra marinara sauce.

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