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Ultimate Chicken Parmigiana (just like Mario's)

Tender, crispy chicken coated in marinara sauce and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:39 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Chicken, italian, parmigiana
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 707kcal
Author: Claudia Genschow

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick pan
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 shallow bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tsps salt (suggested amount)
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp mayo
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut the chicken in half (or butterfly it) and pat it with paper towels.
  • Season each breast with salt and garlic powder on both sides.
  • Spread a thin layer of mayo on both sides of the chicken.
  • Pour the Panko bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Coat each chicken breast in Panko bread crumbs. Make sure to press the chicken into the bread crumbs to coat it completely.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and pan-fry until golden brown. There is no need to cook the chicken all the way through—just make the Panko crumbs golden.
  • Transfer the chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet. Don't skip the foil! It's great not having things stuck to the baking sheet. Trust me!
  • Spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken, then add the mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake it in the oven until the cheese melts and turns golden brown and until the chicken is cooked through (about 10 minutes).

Notes

Calories provided are only an estimate