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Best Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken breast cutlets Pounded thin for even cooking
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Can substitute with Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For pan-frying
  • 1.5 cups Tomato sauce Marinara sauce works best
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded or thickly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chopped for garnish
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Boiled and drained

Instructions
 

  • Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with a little tomato sauce. Set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Set up a breading station using three shallow bowls: place the seasoned flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese in the third.
  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until completely coated.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer the fried chicken cutlets to the prepared baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce over the center of each cutlet and top generously with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil. Serve warm alongside the prepared spaghetti.