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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A classic chicken Parmesan with crispy panko crust, melted cheeses, and a simple homemade tomato sauce served over pasta.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil coarsely chopped, divided (2 tbsp for sauce, 1/4 cup torn for garnish)
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 to 8 ounces each, halved horizontally and pounded to 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning chicken (plus additional to taste)
  • 1/2 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup Panko crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano for crumb mixture
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil torn, for serving
  • 12 ounces linguine or other pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 1 tablespoon butter to toss with cooked pasta

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large nonstick skillet
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • pie plates or shallow bowls
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels
  • Pot for pasta

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add minced garlic, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon sugar, bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove sauce from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons chopped basil; season to taste with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  5. Prepare the chicken: Sprinkle each chicken piece lightly with about 1/8 teaspoon salt on each side and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  6. Combine the shredded mozzarella and fontina in a small bowl and set aside.
  7. Set the oven rack about 4 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler.
  8. In one shallow dish whisk the egg and flour until smooth. In another shallow dish combine grated Parmesan, Panko, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  9. Pat each chicken cutlet dry. Dip one cutlet into the egg mixture, then press into the Panko mixture to coat evenly.
  10. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry 3 cutlets at a time until the bottoms are deep golden brown, about 1½–2 minutes, then flip and cook another 1½–2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining cutlets.
  11. Place fried cutlets on a rimmed baking sheet, top each with an even portion of the mozzarella-fontina mixture, and broil until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown, watching closely.
  12. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and toss immediately with 1 tablespoon butter.
  13. To serve: divide pasta among plates, place a chicken cutlet on top, spoon about 2 tablespoons sauce over each piece, and sprinkle with torn basil.

Notes

  • Makes 3 large portions or 6 smaller portions.