Chicken Parmesan also called Chicken Parmigiana is a classical Italian-American dish. The breaded chicken breast is usually topped with a classic marinara sauce or pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and baked in a high-temperature oven. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Chicken Parmesan with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video to show the cooking process visually clear. This homemade Chicken Parmesan is one of the best dishes and can be served as a main course, or side dish for lunch and dinner.
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What is Chicken Parmesan?
Chicken Parmesan also called Chicken Parmigiana is a classical Italian-American dish. It is one of the versions of authentic Eggplant Parmesan where the breaded chicken is used instead of eggplant.
The breaded chicken breast is usually topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and then baked in a high-temperature oven. This Chicken Parmigiana is one of the popular dishes across the globe for its crispy and cheesy flavor and taste. Parmigiana is nothing but a dish made with Parmesan Cheese and this chicken dish is also called Chicken Parm, Chicken Parmi, or Parma.
This Chicken Parmesan is usually served as a main course on its own or over pasta. The breaded chicken parmesan cutlet is also often used in sandwiches in some restaurants in America. So without further delay, let's make this Chicken Parmesan at home.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Chicken Parmesan or Parmigiana are basic pantry things and you may find them easily in supermarkets around. So let's see what you will need to make this dish below.
For Tomato Sauce
I have listed the ingredients for the basic and easy marinara sauce here but you can also check out my Pasta Sauce that has been posted already here in this blog.
- Tomato Puree - I have used store-brought tomato puree here and you can also use homemade crushed tomatoes for similar results
- Garlic and Onion - Freshly minced garlic and onion give the best flavor and taste to your sauce
- Italian Seasonings - Basil, parsley, oregano, chili flakes, pepper powder, and garlic powder for fresh aroma and taste
For Breading the Chicken
- Chicken Breast - I have used 2 large chicken breast that is halved and you can also use skinless chicken thighs
- Flour - All-purpose flour and corn starch for the flour coating
- Panko Bread Crumb - Gives a nice crunchy outer covering
- Parmesan Cheese - For a cheesy and crispy outer coating
- Italian Seasoning - You will need them for this step as well
- Mozzarella Cheese - For the topping
How to make Chicken Parmesan?
The recipe here I have shared is the classic Chicken Parmesan made with a homemade marinara sauce and a perfect crumb coating for a crispy chicken. Making this Chicken Parmigiana involves 4 main steps but don't intimidate by the lengthy process as the results are scrumptious.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
To Make Tomato Sauce
- In a pan with medium heat, pour olive oil and add garlic. Saute until it turns aromatic
- Add in the onion and saute until it turns soft
- Now add the tomato puree and add dried oregano, basil, parsley, chili flakes, and salt, and give a good mix
- Simmer the heat and close the pan with its lid. Allow the sauce to cook for about 5 to 7 minutes
- Open the lid and now the tomato sauce is ready. Reserve it for later use
To Bread the Chicken
- Place the chicken breast in a tray and season them with garlic powder, pepper powder, and salt. Make sure to rub the seasoning on both the sides
- Now in a bowl, crack open 2 eggs and add salt. Whisk until it turns frothy and keeps it aside for later use
- In a tray, add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and Italian seasonings and give it a good mix. Reserve it for later use
- In another tray add panko bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese and mix well
- Now take the seasoned chicken breast and coat it well in the flour mixture. Make sure to tap off the excess flour
- Dip the flour-coated chicken breast in the egg mixture
- Now coat the chicken breast into a bread crumb parmesan mixture. And now the chicken cutlet is ready for you to fry in oil
To Fry the Chicken
- In a pan with medium heat, pour oil and add the breaded chicken breast
- Fry them for about 4 to 5 minutes or until it turns crispy and golden on both the sides
- Remove the chicken from the oil and it is ready for topping
To Make Chicken Parmesan
- Place the fried chicken breast on an oil-greased baking sheet and spread the prepared tomato sauce on each chicken cutlet
- Top it with mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning mix, and finally with parmesan cheese
- Now bake the chicken in the preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese turns golden
- Remove the Chicken Parmesan also called Chicken Parmigiana from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley leaves
- Serve this Crispy Chicken Parmesan over your favorite pasta or enjoy it with roasted broccoli, Roasted Beans, or other sides of your choice
Tips
- Breading - Breading the chicken with flour, egg, bread crumbs, and cheese gives the perfect crispy chicken, so I recommend not compromising on the process
- Italian Seasoning - Adding fresh or dried Italian seasoning gives the authentic and fresh flavor to the dish
- Tomato or pasta Sauce - I have made the tomato sauce from scratch here but you can also use store-bought spaghetti, tomato to pasta sauce for this dish
- Baking Temperature - Bake the fried chicken breast topped with sauce and cheese at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese turns golden
- Air Fryer - Even though I have made this dish on the stovetop you can also make it in the air fryer for similar results
- Serving - Serve this crispy Chicken Parmesan also called Chicken Parmigiana over pasta or with sides like roasted green beans, or roasted broccoli for lunch and dinner
Calories
This Chicken Parmesan contains 625 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change or alter the ingredients. You could also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
This dish tastes great when served hot or warm as soon as it's from the oven. But you can store the leftovers for a day in the refrigerator in a closed container. Make sure to reheat them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese bubble again.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this crispy Parmesan Chicken or Chicken Parmigiana over pasta, roasted greens beans, roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, or other sides of your choice.
Related Recipes
You can also find similar recipes below and more at Italian recipes and chicken recipes.
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Fried Chicken
- Baked Chicken Breast
- Garlic Butter Chicken
- Honey Garlic Chicken
- Lemon Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken Parmesan Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Parmigiana) below that I hope will help you to make a classic Italian dish at home. And you could also find this recipe in story format.
📖 Recipe
Chicken Parmesan (Chicken Parmigiana)
Ingredients
For Breading
- 2 Chicken Breast, pounded and halved
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Pepper Powder
- Salt, as needed
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Basil Leaves
- 1 tsp Parsley
- ½ cup Panko Bread Crumb
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
For Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Onion, chopped
- 14 oz Tomato puree
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Basil Leaves
- 1 tsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- Salt, as needed
For Topping
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley Leaves
Instructions
To Make Tomato Sauce
- In a pan with medium heat, pour olive oil and add garlic. Saute until it turns aromatic
- Add in the onion and saute until it turns soft
- Now add the tomato puree and add dried oregano, basil, parsley, chili flakes, salt, and give a good mix
- Simmer the heat and close the pan with its lid. Allow the sauce to cook for about 5 to 7 minutes
- Open the lid and now the tomato sauce is ready. Reserve it for later use
To Bread the Chicken
- Place the chicken breast in a tray and season them with garlic powder, pepper powder, and salt. Make sure to rub the seasoning on both sides
- Now in a bowl, crack open 2 eggs and add salt. Whisk until it turns frothy and keeps it aside for later use
- In a tray, add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and Italian seasonings and give it a good mix. Reserve it for later use
- In another tray add panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and mix well
- Now take the seasoned chicken breast and coat it well in the flour mixture. Make sure to tap off the excess flour
- Dip the flour-coated chicken breast in the egg mixture
- Now coat the chicken breast into a bread crumb parmesan mixture. And now the chicken cutlet is ready for you to fry in oil
To Fry the Chicken
- In a pan with medium heat, pour oil and add the breaded chicken breast
- Fry them for about 4 to 5 minutes or until it turns crispy and golden on both sides
- Remove the chicken from the oil and it is ready for topping
To Make Chicken Parmesan
- Place the fried chicken breast on oil greased baking sheet and spread the prepared tomato sauce on each chicken cutlet
- Top it with mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning mix, and finally with parmesan cheese
- Now bake the chicken in the preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese turns golden
- Remove the Chicken Parmesan also called Chicken Parmigiana from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley leaves
To Serve
- Serve this Crispy Chicken Parmesan over your favorite pasta or enjoy with roasted broccoli, roasted green beans, or other sides of your choice
Video
Notes
- Breading - Breading the chicken with flour, egg, bread crumbs, and cheese gives the perfect crispy chicken, so I recommend not compromising on the process
- Italian Seasoning - Adding fresh or dried Italian seasoning gives the authentic and fresh flavor to the dish
- Tomato or pasta Sauce - I have made the tomato sauce from scratch here but you can also use store-brought spaghetti, tomato to pasta sauce for this dish
- Baking Temperature - Baking the fried chicken breast topped with cheese and sauce at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese turns golden
- Air Fryer - Even though I have made this dish on the stovetop you can also make it in the air fryer for similar results
- Serving - Serve this crispy Chicken Parmesan also called Chicken Parmigiana over pasta or with sides like roasted green beans, or roasted broccoli for lunch and dinner
Nutrition
FAQ
Chicken Parmesan also called Chicken Parmigiana is a classical Italian-American dish. It is one of the versions of authentic eggplant parmesan where the breaded chicken is used instead of eggplant. This Chicken Parmesan is usually served as a main course on its own or over pasta. The breaded chicken parmesan cutlet is also often used in sandwiches in some of the restaurants in America
Both the term refers to the same dish where the term parmigiana is nothing but a dish made with parmesan cheese.
Yes, you can also use provolone cheese for this dish
You can serve this dish with roasted broccoli, green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, or over pasta. You can also choose your favorite healthy salads to make a hearty meal.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
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Happy Cooking!
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