You’ll want to eat chicken like this every week! This recipe is simple, delicious, and sure to become a staple in your home. Let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions to create this mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 150 grams (1.5 cups) of Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil
- Tomato sauce (amount to taste)
- Mozzarella cheese (amount to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (amount to taste)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the Chicken: Start by cutting the two chicken breasts into fillets. This helps the chicken cook evenly and more quickly.
- Tenderize the Chicken: Cover the chicken fillets with plastic wrap and use a meat hammer to gently pound them until they are even in thickness. This step ensures that the chicken is tender and cooks uniformly.
Step 2: Prepare the Breading Station
- Beat the Eggs: In a container, add two eggs and beat them well with a fork.
- Mix the Breading Ingredients: In another container, combine the breadcrumbs, 150 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Step 3: Bread the Chicken
- Dip in Egg: Take each chicken fillet and dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Coat with Breadcrumbs: Next, dredge the egg-coated chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well to the chicken.
Step 4: Bake the Chicken
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Drizzle a little olive oil into a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Place the Chicken: Arrange the breaded chicken fillets in the baking dish, ensuring they are in a single layer.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) and bake the chicken for 45 minutes.
Step 5: Add Toppings
- Add Tomato Sauce: After 45 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and spread tomato sauce over each fillet. The amount is up to you, but make sure each piece is well covered.
- Add Mozzarella Cheese: Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce. You can add as much or as little as you like, but more cheese will make the dish extra delicious.
- Add Fresh Parsley: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the cheese for added flavor and color.
Step 6: Final Bake
- Bake Again: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 7: Serve
- Plate and Enjoy: Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve hot and enjoy this delightful, cheesy, and flavorful chicken dish.
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Tips and Variations:
- Cheese Options: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese like provolone or a cheese blend for a unique twist.
- Sauce Varieties: Try using marinara sauce or a homemade tomato sauce for different flavors.
- Herbs and Spices: Add Italian seasoning or fresh basil for extra flavor.
This Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is simply amazing and delicious. It’s quick to prepare, uses everyday ingredients, and results in a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you make it for a special occasion or a regular weeknight dinner, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.
Try making this recipe at home and then come back to tell me what you think. It’s become one of my favorite recipes since the first time I tried it, and now I can’t stop making it. I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you so much for watching this video so far. I’ll see you in the next video. Bye!
