Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
A crispy, cheesy, and oven-baked version of the Italian-American classic, this chicken parmesan is coated with seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with marinara and melty mozzarella, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil spray or drizzle
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment or a wire rack.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Place on baking sheet and lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Spoon marinara over each cutlet, top with mozzarella, and return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor.
- Don’t overbake to keep chicken juicy.
- Pre-toast breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
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