Ingredients for - Chicken Parmesan
How to cook deliciously - Chicken Parmesan
1. Stage
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Stage
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
3. Stage
Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Using a sifter or strainer; sprinkle flour over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4. Stage
Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
5. Stage
Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside.
6. Stage
Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
7. Stage
Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
8. Stage
Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
9. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios