Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan
This is a healthier version of traditional chicken parmesan because it's baked and not fried. The chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup seasoned Panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup finely greated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 slices fresh mozarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Slice chicken breast through the middle to make four thinner breast pieces.
- Slather mayonnaise on both sides of the chicken.
- Mix Panko, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper in a large flat dish or plate.
- Dredge both sides of the chicken breasts through the bread crumb mixture pressing down to cover the entire breast.
- Place the four breasts on a parchment paper-covered cooking sheet and back for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Watch carefully so the parmesan coating doesn't burn.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon 1 -2 tablespoons of the prepared marinara sauce on each breast.
- Set the oven to broil.
- Top each breast with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until cheese is melted.
Notes
Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips:
- For a full meal, serve the chicken with a side of spaghetti or buttered noodles, and garlic bread.
- This chicken also makes a fantastic chicken parmesan sandwich. Simply place a piece of chicken between two slices of an Italian loaf or hoagie roll, and slather it with marinara sauce.
- I recommend leaving the oven door cracked when using the broiler to finish a recipe. That way you can watch it carefully and remove it immediately if needed.