Ultimate Chicken Parmigiana (just like Mario's)
Tender, crispy chicken coated in marinara sauce and gooey cheese.
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.4 Chicken Breasts
- Season each breast with salt and garlic powder on both sides.2 tsps salt, 2 tsps garlic powder
- Spread a thin layer of mayo on both sides of the chicken.4 tbsp mayo
- 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.1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 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.olive oil
- 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.1 cup marinara sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup 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).
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Notes
Calories provided are only an estimate
Nutrition
Calories: 707kcal
