Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs mixed with water, and one with panko breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour, then into the egg wash, and finally coat with the panko mixture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Fry each breaded chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place fried chicken in a baking dish. Top generously with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg