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Baked Chicken Parmesan
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set side.
2
Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season on both sides with the salt and black pepper.
3
Place the flour in a medium shallow bowl. In a second bowl, beat the egg until smooth. In a third bowl, combine the panko, Parmesan, and salt.
4
Dredge a chicken cutlet thoroughly in flour, then dip it in the beaten egg. Let the excess egg drip back into the bowl, then place cutlet in the Parmesan mixture, and turn until evenly coated. Transfer the cutlet to the prepared sheet pan. Repeat process with remaining chicken cutlets.
5
Spray the chicken liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
6
Bake the cutlets on middle rack of oven until beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Turn cutlets over and spray once more with nonstick cooking spray. Continue baking until coating is golden and crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 155°F, about 10 minutes longer.
7
Spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the cutlets. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Continue baking until mozzarella is melted, and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes.
8
Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
9
Serve immediately, with basil leaves on top if you like.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound for Even Cooking 🔨Pound chicken breasts to uniform ¼-inch thickness between plastic wrap to ensure even baking and prevent dry edges while centers remain undercooked.
- Triple-Dredge Technique 🥚Use the flour-egg-panko method properly: let flour coating dry for 2 minutes before dipping in egg, then immediately coat with panko mixed with grated Parmesan for superior crispness.
- Pre-Toast Your Breadcrumbs 🍞Lightly toast panko in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with Parmesan to enhance nutty flavor and ensure golden crispness in the oven.
- Sauce Application Timing ⏱️Add marinara sauce and mozzarella only in the final 5-7 minutes of baking so the cheese melts beautifully without the sauce drying out or the chicken overcooking.
- Fresh Basil at the Finish 🌿Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the dish immediately after removing from the oven while cheese is still melted, so heat wilts them gently while preserving their bright, fragrant flavor.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
High Protein
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