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The Best Chicken Parmesanwith a deliciously crispy coating, smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese!
Oven baked Chicken Parmesan is simple to make and worth every minute! If you love a crispy crumb coating vs a soggy crumb, look no further!The best you will ever make!
THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN
Chicken Parmesan (also called Chicken Parmigiana) is one of the most loved, most popular AND most ordered chicken recipes in the world.BUT often times, chicken comes out too dry, or doesn’t have enough flavour or seasoning. The sauce is bland, or cheddar cheese is used instead of mozzarella, etc.
This chicken parmesan has been said to be the best by many of our readers over the years.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHICKEN PARMESAN
Compared to all of the chicken recipes on this blog, this one may have more steps BUT they are all worth it:
- Breading
- Frying
- Sauce-ing
- Cheese-ing
- Baking
Each step guarantees to give you the best possible outcome and one chicken dinner you will never foregt.
THE CRISPY COATING
For the best flavour combination, the breading is made up of a combination of four ingredients!
- Panko — a Japanese breadcrumb found in any supermarket or grocery store, usually in Asian isles. Dryer than regular breadcrumbs, they absorb less oil producing a crispy and crunchier crumb!
- Breadcrumbs — Italian seasoned, golden or whatever you have on hand.
- Parmesan cheese (or Provolone)
- Garlic (or onion) powder.
USE OUR HOMEMADE SAUCE OR YOUR FAVOURITE MARINARA!
For the purpose of giving you the ultimate flavour experience, I have provided a homemade tomato sauce. You are more than welcome to use store bought pasta sauce, marinara sauce or tomato sauce (U.S readers).
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHICKEN PARMESAN AND CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
There are some variations to Chicken Parmesan depending on the type of restaurant you’re ordering from, including layering toppings with ham or bacon, or changing mozzarella to cheddar (not our favourite), but they are all essentially the same.
Chicken Parmigiana (Pollo alla parmigiana in Italian) is also known inAustralia as a Parm, Parma, or Parmi.
Before chicken parmesan was eggplant parmesan, where eggplant slices are breaded and fried and layered with sauce and parmesan cheese.
When running out of options on what to feed your family…look no further than these crispy succulent chicken breasts withso much melty cheesy!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN PARMESAN
- Pasta — thin spaghetti, angel hair pasta, fettuccini.
- Steamed vegetables.
- Mashed potatoes.
- Zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Garlic Mushrooms
Looking for a low carb version? Try this Easy Mozzarella Chicken Recipe!
CRISPY CHICKEN PARMESAN NOW ON VIDEO!
The Best Chicken Parmesanwith a deliciously crispy breadcrumb coating, smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! This is here best Chicken Parmesan you will ever make! Simple to make and worth every minute. If you love a crispy crumb coating vs soggy crumb, look no further!
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Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 45 minutes mins
Serves: 6 people
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to season
- 3 large chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 6 fillets
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian or golden)
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic or onion powder
- 1/2 cup olive oil for frying
For The Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 14 ounces (400 g) tomato puree (Passata)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
For The Topping:
- 8 ounces (250 g) mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
- 1/3 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil or parsley
Instructions
For The Chicken:
Whisk together eggs, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.Add chicken into the egg, rotating to evenly coat each fillet in the mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight night if time allows for a deeper flavour).
When chicken is ready for cooking, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder together in a separate shallow bowl.Dip chicken into the breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat.
Preheat oven 430°F | 220°C. Lightly grease an oven tray (or baking dish) with non stick cooking oil spray; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, (about 4-5 minutes each side).
Place chicken on prepared baking tray / dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of sauce (sauce recipe below). Top each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of mozzarella cheese and about 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with basil or parsley.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and melted, and the chicken is completely cooked through.
For The Sauce:
Heat oil in a medium-sized pot. Fry onion until transparent (about 3 minutes), then add the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add the tomato puree, salt and pepper to taste, Italian herbs and sugar (If using). Cover with lid to simmer for about 8 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
Notes
For this recipe, we use both chicken thighs and breasts.
Serve with pasta, mashed potato, a salad, steamed veggies, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for the perfect meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 12.6mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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Alex says
Hi!
I’m making this tonight! Is it recommended to pre-make the sauce or make it when about to use? I have a baby so anything I can do during nap time is a win. Thank you!Reply
Steve says
Great recipe! Thank you for posting. I made a few minor alterations due to using what I had on hand but it came out delicious.Reply
Del says
AMAZING recipe! It’s fast become a top requested recipe in our house – follow the recipe and instructions to the letter and you will have the most delicious HOMEMADE chicken parm. No more premade cutlets! No more jar sauce! WOO HOO!Reply
Karina says
Hi Del, it’s great to hear that the recipe has become a top-requested favourite in your house! It’s fantastic that you’ve embraced making delicious homemade chicken parm without premade cutlets or jar sauce. Thank you for your kind words, and here’s to many more delightful homemade meals in your kitchen! Happy cooking!
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Ginny says
This was amazing!! I didn’t have everything I needed so I made a few substitutions but I think the fresh garlic is what takes this recipe above all others. I had to use crushed unseasoned croutons for breadcrumbs, added italian seasonings, garlic powder, and onion powder to it. I also used chicken tenderloins because my family loves the smaller serving size. I used a spicy marinara instead of the regular because I’m always trying to empty the jars in my refrigerator! Thank you for a fantastic recipe I will use again and again. Chicken parm, homemade tomato focaccia and green beans, accompanied by a nice Pinot Noir, simple meal but also simply delicious!
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Karina says
Hi Ginny, I’m glad to hear that you found the recipe amazing and made it your own with creative substitutions! The addition of fresh garlic does indeed bring a very special touch to any savoury dish! Thank you for sharing your experience.
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Robyn says
Been cooking for over 25 years and could never get that crisp on my parm, until NOW! Delicious and easy. Thanks so much!Reply
Trish says
I just made this about an hour ago. I used to use a different recipe but this comes out way better. My husband and toddler who’s picky loved it.Reply
Sarah says
Holy chicken this was delicious! My husband said it was better than Olive Garden! It was my second time ever making chicken parm and it was fun.Reply
Shannon says
Delicious! My family lied it. Definitely going in my rotationReply
Liana says
Amazing recipe. It was delicious and will made this dish again and again.
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Karina says
Hi Liana, thank you for your feedback! Glad to hear that you loved it as much as I do!
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T says
made it for a Chicken Parm Critic. He could not get enough of it! Impressively easy
thank youReply
MARION JOLLY says
Thank you very much this recipe is perfect.
To have a very hom*ogeneous breading I tramp my chicken scallops twice in the eye preparation then in the breadcrumbs. It was a delight, Thank you for his delicious recipes.
I had never before found a site that offers such a good recipe.
Well done and thank you. 🙂Reply
Chanelle Davis says
Very good!Reply
Marilyn says
This was amazing! Made this last night and it was enjoyed quickly by all. I doubled the receipe and it was delicious. Thank you.Reply
Matt C says
Recipe looks good and I’m planning on cooking up a variation of it tonight! I have been enjoying fried chicken cutlets and was wondering if 15-20 minutes in the oven would be overkill just to melt the cheese. Maybe I could tone it back to 10 minutes on the same settings? Thoughts?Reply
Lee Ann says
I fried for 2 min a side, baked for 12, and broiled for about two to make the cheese bubbly and brown. My chicken was 170 when I got it out. My chicken was at 135ish going into the oven.Reply
Bob Koch says
Excellent recipe. Filleted chicken and kept tenderloins whole. Fried thickest fillets about about 3 min per side on med-high. Did NOT bake at all. Put in broiler at 450F on lowest broiler shelf. Came out excellent. Thank you.Reply
Machia says
Great recipe except that I dip the chicken in flour first, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
I use crushed tomatoes instead of purée, requires more simmer time. Use tomato paste to thicken if desired.Reply
Nadja says
This was amazing! Like all of your recipes! Super easy and super yum! My husband and i love everything! Thank you so much!! One question, and it may sound silly but I didn’t grow up with chicken cutlets and my husband is Italian so he did. If i just made chicken cutlets could i do the 4-5 min fry and then bake 15-20 without the cheese and sauce? Or is there a diff way? Thanks so much cuz my husband loves chicken cutlets!!Reply
Sheryl says
Turned out great! Marinated about 2 hours and used jarred marinara sauce. Definitely will make again.Reply
Amber says
This was very good! I ran out of panko so I used just the seasoned breadcrumbs, but it didn’t seem to be lacking anything! My fiancé complimented as well, thank you : )Reply
Kenneth Askew says
My wife and I worked together to make this dish today and we exactly followed the recipe, to include the homemade sauce. Yes, there are many steps and a lot of dishes to clean but the result was definitely worth the efforts. This may be the very best Chicken Parmesan we have ever eaten.Thanks so much for the recipe.
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Matt says
Absolutely delicious and nice and crispy , even with the sauce and cheese on it ..
I used jarred sauce added a little cinnamon, followed the rest of the recipe exactly and let me tell you This is delicious there is no leftoversReply
Sierra says
THANK YOU for this recipe! I had a family member visiting this weekend who requested chicken parmesan, which I’d never made. I followed your recipe exactly and WOW! It was a total hit and so easy to follow and execute. My chicken ended up marinating for about 5 hours before frying and it was sublimely moist and tender. Thank you!Reply
Rachael says
Wow! This recipe turned out perfectly. I didn’t have time to make the sauce, but the chicken came out deliciously moist on the inside with a crispy crust on the outside. I never liked how my chicken parm was always kind of soggy, but this technique fixed that problem. It’s really good. Thanks!Reply
Valery Baker says
It was amazingly delicious 😋. Thank you so much for sharing!! I had happy guest ☺Reply
Patricia Perez says
Best chicken parm I have ever tasted. My family was like “mom, I hope you saved this recipe!” Of course I did. It takes a bit of time but something fun to do on a saturday or sunday.Thank you for sharing
Lindy says
Tried this recipe last night, and it was perfect. We had several pieces left over, and I stuck it in the air fryer to re-crisp it. Delicious!!! Highly recommend this recipe.Reply
Lisa says
Only my 2nd attempt at Chicken Parm, but I can tell you that from the family’s reaction to last night’s dinner, this was “HANDS DOWN” the best!!!! When my husband cannot find anything about a recipe to “tweek”, then you KNOW it had to be good.Thanks for posting – this will most definitely become a family favorite meal!
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RlG says
Made this for my husband last night, he said-babe you crushed it! I used provolone instead of mozzarella because it’s what I had on hand. And used small chicken tenderloins that turned out great. Freshly picked tomato from our garden for the sauce! I served it with angel hair on the side. I asked if there was anything he’d want differently-he said nope it’s perfect!Reply
tony b says
Karina, I have been cooking for my family 50+ years, just my husband now. We are farm folks and seldom travel the distance to eat out. When we do, it is usually a very popular Italian chain. We shared a chicken parm plate the last time we were there. They should use your recipe. I found your site several years ago. Followed the Parm recipe exactly the first time. Delish!! Use for eggplant, pork chops and zuchini. Had a little buttermilk that needed using. Used 1 egg and about 1 cup butermilk for the chicken marinade. Just as good as always. Your recipes are great. Thank youReply
Hugh Taylor says
Really really good! I got some really thick chicken breasts (even thick after cutting them) so I cooked them an extra 5 min in the oven to be safe. For the sauce, Rau’s marinara is really good and low carb, but expensive. I made my own marinara with San Marzano canned tomatoes, olive oil, and some spices. Everything came out really great. Thanks for publishing, this is my new favorite keto dinner.Reply
Hugh Taylor says
I spelled the marinara wrong, it’s Rao’s.
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Tammy Beechler says
By far, tbis recipe is one of the best meals I’ve ever prepared. I have shared it with many family members and friends.Reply
Sherry says
Just made this tonight. My husband says it’s the best he’s ever had. Easy and fun to make!Reply
Ruth says
Awesome! Very tasty! Nice presentation. I used Monterey Jack cheese as I didn’t have Mozzarella. I used Hunt’s Three Cheese spaghetti sauce instead of making my own.Reply
V says
I’ve never made Chicken Parmesan and it is my husband’s favorite dish. Since our favorite Italian restaurant changed their sauce…. I thought I’d try on my own. This recipe was wonderful and easy to follow . He loved it!Reply
Hannah says
I made this for my family last night having never made breaded chicken before and it turned out perfectly! Everyone thought it was both flavourful and crispy without being dry! Thanks for the great recipe, will definitely be making this again!Reply
Alexis Ochen says
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS!!!! I made this recipe for the first time a few years back, and have been making it regularly ever since. It is DELICIOUS, and by far the best Chicken Parm I’ve ever had 🙂Reply
Chloe says
I made this with a jar of prego, added a dry spaghetti sauce packet, and a 3/4 cup of water. Also used only gluten free panko and gluten free bread crumbs due to a gluten sensitivity in our household. It was a hit, thank you! Marinating the chicken in garlic, parsley, and spices really made this a winner.Reply
Jim says
Good recipe, like others, I’ve never thought of leaving chicken in egg as marinade, although have used buttermilk over night. Also, I like using air fryer for chicken part! Crispy and no grease! I change the sauce a bit also from from just paste/spices to more marinara style, but that is preference. I like over bed of bow tie pasta with heavy cream/garlic sauce on bottom for ‘red and white’ style. Thanks…
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Hailey says
Never thought to use Panko and breadcrumbs, turned out amazing.Reply
Lindsay says
I made this dish and put it on top of spaghetti and WOW – probably THE BEST DISH I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!! So moist and crispy and absolutely delicious! Everyone was licking their plates! Thanks!!Reply
Sharon says
My daughter in law requested that I make chicken parm for her birthday party dinner and I was lucky enough to find this recipe. You got me with the “crispy” part. Yum!
This dish is fabulous and got rave reviews at the party. I tripled the recipe and thought there would be a ton of leftovers, but almost all of it got eaten. I am not a fan of chicken breast, but it came out moist, tender, and flavorful. Simply delicious.
I followed the recipe exactly and it was actually pretty easy. The homemade sauce was simple to make and I will make and use it again for other recipes. It will become one of my kitchen staples. I marinated the chicken for about 8 hours and it cooked up velvety and flavorful.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe!Reply
Sam says
Is the nutrition per serving? Or for the entire dish? Is this 6 servings?
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Mike says
Hi Karina – I made this last night and followed the recipe…and we loved it! Making your own sauce is simple and it’s worth noting…make extra as there was only just enough sauce (Americans love there Italian food swimming in sauce); I used a 14 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes (with juice), added a 1/2 can of paste and blended for mine – next time I am going to double it. The only trouble I had…was when I tried to bread the last few pieces…the batter would not stick to the raw chicken! I am still not sure why…but I think the last few chicken breast/tenders may have been either still slightly damp…or not at room temp like the others…? Not sure what I did…my guess is that the breading was getting egg batter mixed with it and made it difficult to handle maybe? Whatever…keep it in mind tho…but its on me as the the rest stuck fine and cooked up beautifully. The only addition I made was to add a 3rd cheese…I added a slice of provolone then mozzarella…then Parmesan and sent browning! Can’t wait for the leftovers….thank you for an awesome recipe!Reply
Jackie Fraser says
II made this twice.The first time I was so nervous trying something new.But I like to at least try.We had it yesterday and my sister loved it.We r both pasta/ tomatoe fans and it turned out Awesome. Pat myself on the back I can make this for Family and Friends to Enjoy! ThxReply
Holly says
Didn’t have any breadcrumbs on hand so I ground up some bread stuffing mix, then followed the rest of the recipe & it was still delicious!Reply
Bren Martin says
5 star recipe. Thank you. Everyone was pleased. . . .Reply
Susanna Lee says
HOLY APPLAUSE!!!! So I rarely write reviews but I MUST with this one. THANK YOU for the tip on the egg/garlic marinade. THAT was the secret! I usually don’t eat right after I cook but I had to try what this recipe tasted like! I swore I was eating chicken parm from a restaurant! Thank you, thank you. I will never make “meh” chicken parm again!!!!!!!!!!Reply
Meg Y says
I can’t say enough about how delicious this recipe was. I’ve made Chicken Parm several times and it’s always a little disappointing. This did not disappoint. I have never marinated chicken in an egg mixture but will definitely do it again! I almost used jarred sauce but decided to try your sauce. I am so glad I did. I almost put in half an onion but decided to trust the recipe. Wow! I can’t wait to share this meal with family and friends. Thanks so much for sharing. Next time you go shopping/order groceries, I highly recommend you get/order the ingredients for this fabulous dish. I’m a good cook but this is the best meal I have made all year!Reply
Lisa Robertson says
This recipe is awesome. My husband and I love to cook together, so we made this last night with very few differences. We had two large skinless, boneless breast in the freezer so my husband cut them in half and sliced them horizontally for six thin fillets. Marinating this is the key to tender, melt in your mouth chicken. We marinated it for about 30 minutes. I had some homemade sauce in the freezer so we used it and put a small amount in the dish under the chicken. Then we followed directions. I was a little short on Panko so we added a little more regular breadcrumbs. When it was done baking, we served it with thin spaghetti on the side. This was fantastic. My husband loves Chicken Parmesan but I’ve never been a real big fan. That being said, this blew me away ! Thanks for the recipe, it’s a keeper and is going in my files. I took some photos but don’t see a place to attach them.Reply
Priscilla Katuramu says
Made using thighs instead of breasts and mixed mozzarella and cheddar and it was soooo tasty! Really happy I came across this recipe which will definitely be added to the regular rotation. Thanks for another fantastic recipe KarinaReply
Linda says
This recipe was fantastic! Made this in the middle of sheltering in place, and I felt I was eating at a fancy Italian restaurant. I did not change any ingredients but I did use a cast iron skillet to crisp the chicken and then bake it. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. Be safe. Be well. Good health to you.
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Tron says
Ha I’m about to make some while locked in the house as well.
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Tom K says
Really tasty recipe! Thanks.Reply
Tiffany says
This was the best my family and I loved it so much and I followed the recipe as is! Delish!Reply
Sofia ODonnell says
I used chicken thighs instead of breasts, as they have more flavor. Recipe came out so amazing and delicious!Reply
Michelle Cannon says
Lorelai LOVES chicken parm! I’ll make this for her.
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Chris says
Followed this recipe almost to a tee. Only difference was I pounded out the chicken before placing in the egg wash. And let it marinade overnight. Salt up the egg wash decently. Its an excellent time to add the flavor into the meat along with the garlic. And I deep fry the chicken. It cooks faster and I can do more than one piece at a time. Crispy for sure. And a nice amount of parmesan cheese on top of the sauce before the mozzarella. I get requests for this often. Thank you!Reply
Matica says
The coating technique gave me the results I’ve been trying to achieve; crispy, golden and delicious. I was pressed for time and had to cut some corners. The ratio of Panko to breadcrumbs wasn’t one of them and the outcome made up for the jarred ‘meh’rinara I used. I’ll follow the recipe with the suggested ingredients next time— as a novice, the texture of the breading made me feel it was a success..Thank you.!Reply
Shanye horne says
This tastes awesome! I used shredded cheese (I’ll be using sliced next time for sure) but it was good! I marinated the chicken for maybe an hour, added a little chicken bullion to the marinade mixture and the flavor was amazing!I wish you had an app that I could create an act on, that would awesome! Please consider it!
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Nichole says
I definitely agree with the need for an app! 😊
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Helen E Dominguez says
You killed it with this recipe. Thank you so much it came out perfect!
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Allison MacPherson says
I’ve made the recipe about 4-5 times now. My daughter would not eat chicken parmesan until she had this recipe, and now she loves it! When we have chicken parmesan at restaurants, she always compares it to this recipe, and each time the restaurant doesn’t win. Truly a great recipe!!!Reply
Valerie Treichel says
This was amazing. Very, very good. I had 4 breast so 8 total pieces. Had plenty of breading to do that. Used a lot less oil to fry. It was lovely. Thanks for a great recipe.Reply
Amrit Rooprai says
This was the best chicken parmigiana recipe I have ever made! Everyone should make this!Reply
Adrian R.B. says
Great simple recipe, thank-you. The Chicken was so moist, the crust was crisp – perfect.One small change though, I ran out of Panko and substituted stuffing mix! Two seconds in the blender I had lovely smooth garlicky breadcrumbs – perhaps a little saltier because of this, but hey sometimes you just have to MacGuyver it, even in the kitchen!
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Chris Carbone says
Can I make ahead and freeze.
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Gerri says
SKinless chicken breasts?
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Amy says
I didn’t have all the ingredients on hand so made a simplified version. I used dried parsley and oregano instead of fresh and had some leftover tomato sauce and juice to use up and only marinated about ten minutes. It was still very good. Can’t wait to make it again.
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Brosiabroskie says
This was the best chicken parm I’ve ever had. Super easy! My daughter doesn’t even eat meat and she LOVED it!Reply
Marc says
Great Parma! Added chili flakes and capsicum powder to the bread crumbs for a bit more spice. And added avocado on top, underneath the cheese. Gosh, it was a delicious dinner!Reply
Maureen Lang says
Chicken parm is one of my faves but I wanted to try a slightly different preparation (specifically a more seasoned and flavorful egg wash). This dish did not disappoint!! My kids and my husband said it is the best chicken parm I have ever made.Definitely 5 star worthy. Thanks so much!!
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Bekah Howard says
Amazing! My family loved it! I’ve made several chicken parm recipes but this is the best.Reply
Korie says
Excellent! Followed recipe except I used jarred sauce (time crunch). Second recipe I’ve tried from this website. Both have been absolutely delicious. I’m impressed and thankful for some new favorites that I can add to the rotation. Thank youReply
Tracey smallman says
I’ve done this recipe now a few times and each time it’s been delicious, I don’t measure the ingredients any more, yep I’ve made it that much lol, I’ve marinade over night and 15mins or a few hours just super, thank you so much for the recipe, also it’s as good the day after too, I’d like to know if you can freeze it too? ?Reply
Lisa says
Excellent, easy recipe. Loved it!Reply
Melissa Brown says
Made this for my lactose intolerant family and it was a hit! I skipped the parm (but had some on the table, and used lactose free mozzarella) and used almond flour instead of all purpose. And I was lazy with the egg wash/marinade and just used eggs, salt, and pepper. Despite the ingredient meddling, I followed the method exactly and ended up with pure chicken parm bliss! I’m always worried about chicken breasts turning out dry or overcooked, but this recipe turned them out juicy and succulent on the inside with a perfect crust around the outside, cheese browned and gooey on top. I used up some noodles I had in the cupboard to serve it over and bam! Dinner is served! Thank you!Reply
Abdul says
Just one word……., marvellousReply
Deanne says
So so yummy! This will become a regular in our household!Reply
Holly says
Wondering if I could coat, and brown the chicken in the skillet a day ahead of time?
Making this for a crowd and would like to save some time. So on the day of I can just put sauce and cheese on top and pop in the oven.Reply
Linde says
Delicious!!! I used my favorite jarred marinara instead, but stuck to the remainder of the recipe as is. Will absolutely be putting this in the rotation from now on. Thank you!!Reply
Sandra M says
First time ever making! It was simple and the Panko crumbs give it an amazing crunch. Definitely the best chicken parmesan I have ever had. I made extra for left overs! We had with pasta but also great as a sandwich!Reply
June Ginsburg says
This chicken parmesan was very good and easy enough. My husband doesn’t like chicken but he enjoyed it. I only substituted provolone for the mozzarella. Thanks June
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Shells says
Had been craving this for awhile, decided to try it….put it in on Google search and this was the first recipe that came up….bought everything on the list and made this recipe as it is…. it was so delicious…..I will be making this againReply
Linda J says
Just made your Crispy Chicken Parmesan for dinner. It was absolutely delicious!!! I have made this dish with other recipes for years but yours it the best one I have ever made . Looking forward to make other recipes from Cafedelites !!Reply
Helen Wassmer says
Just made this recipe exactly as writtten…husband loved it! He’s a chicken parmesan guy…going for seconds at the moment! Will make again! Thanks..hlen
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Cheryl says
My husband is a super picky eater this is his favorite meal. We’ve made it a few times it never disappoints. Made it for dinner tonight two ways, as directions stated for my husband and for me I skipped the frying and cooked mine i the air fryer. Yummm! Thanks for the easy and delicious recipesReply
Lisa Coulter says
This was delicious! My daughter that does not like any type of Italian sauce loved it. I will definitely make this again!Reply
Patricia White says
I followed this recipe exactly and it was REALLY good!!!! We served it over our homemade pasta and with garlic bread on the side. The chicken is so crispy (I did pound it flat, which shortened the cooking time) — it makes this dish. Very excellent recipe, thank you! Will definitely keep this one in the rotation! Thank you!Reply
Cortney says
I hardly ever leave comments but this was not only one of the best chicken parms I’ve ever tasted but one of the best dishes I’ve ever made period. I think what makes it so good is the homemade sauce and marinating the chicken. I marinated the chicken for 45 mins and only used Italian bread crumbs because that’s all I had on hand. I doubled the mozzarella and also the tomato puree so there was extra sauce for the fettuccine noodles I made with it. I thought using a whole onion for the sauce was going to be too much and overpowering but it wasn’t. Baked for 17 mins and it came out perfect. My boyfriend kept telling me over and over it was the best he had ever had and he was going to have to keep me around now 🙂Reply
Sheila says
After chicken is browned, before putting sauce and cheese on can I wait before putting in oven.
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John Lines says
Made this tonight. … lots of prep time but turned out amazing!… didn’t deviate from recipe but used cast iron skilletReply
Marissa says
I made this and it was amazing! I am making it a second time and want to use my cast iron skillet. Can you recommend cooking time and temp based on using a cast iron skillet in the oven?Reply
Spencer says
Best chicken Parm I’ve had the pleasure to make! Worth the couple extra steps in my opinion.Reply
Jack says
How much salt and pepper do you add when your whisking the stuff that marinates at the start? Also if I marinate it overnight, will it be okay to cook the next evening after, a whole 24 hours later? And lastly, how much oil do I put in the pans when in frying the chicken? I don’t want to put too much or too less. Please get back soon, because I’m going to be making it within the week! Thanks 🙂
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Sue says
I’m wondering the same thing. What did u do?
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Carly Coffey says
I would just season it lightly with salt and pepper or to your liking and then I would use about 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil and I like to use 2 to 3 tablespoons of Butter for flavoring some recipes call for anywhere from a 1/2 cup to a whole cup of oil for frying but not only will you have Burns bits and should do in 2 separate batches but it will be really soggy an oily in my opinion. Hope that helps
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Beatrice says
Can you make this recipe without the 15 minutes of marinating?
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Beth Green says
This recipe e sounds delicious. Are there any health risks marinating raw chicken in eggs overnight? I want to serve this to a pregnant woman and her 2 year old daughter and I want to be careful.
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Karina says
Hi Beth,
I understand your concern, however we are not professional health consultants and would strongly advise you in asking your doctor.
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Dee says
You are going to be cooking it thoroughly, twice, at high temperatures. Pregnant women have eaten Chicken Parma for decades with no problem!
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Chris says
Fantastic!
First time I’ve ever made Chicken Parm and it won’t be the last, great recipe thank you!
I used my own sauce just because it’s a staple of mine and I’ve been making it for years. I used 2 large breasts and only partially pounded them out so they took a bit longer to cook (which I anticipated). 4-5mins a side to brown the crust, 5 mins in the oven then I topped with sauce and cheese and went another 15 (430 on convection), came out PERFECT!
I served on a bed of angel hair with some extra sauce on top, a side of nice warm bread and a tall ice cold glass of milk – mmmmmm, mm!! Yes I ate too much but it was Christmas Eve so I’m allowed 🙂Thanks again, I’ve saved this recipe as a favorite
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Janet says
I have used several recipes to make this, but this one is the best by far. I substituted one of the eggs for some unsweetened almond milk. Served it over some thin no-yolk noodles. Good x 10. 🙂Reply
Tera Taylor says
I made this recipe the other night for dinner and I really appreciated the breakdown for the cooking of the chicken. I have never made chicken parm before, and I found the breading to be the perfect mix of crispy and flavor.. I only did three minutes of frying on each side and 20 minutes in the oven to bake which delivered tender and juicy chicken. I will be using the recipe to make chicken parm again!Reply
Karina says
Tera!
Thanks for the comment. I am so happy that you like it. Thanks for following along with me! xo
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Joni Gardner says
Can I just use the Italian breadcrumbs I dont have panko crumbs or Ritz crackers either
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Karina says
Hi Joni…absolutely!
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Sally says
Made this tonight, my first time ever making Chicken Parmegan and the fam thoroughly enjoyed and approved! A must make again recipe! I did make extra sauce and adjusted accordingly as my crew love their pasta and seen that it freezes well, but there will be none to freeze ? Totally 5 stars! Bravo!! and a BIG thank you for sharing this recipe!
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Karina says
Sally!
Thanks so much for the comment! I am so happy to hear that your whole crew loved the dish. It really is so delicious. Thanks for following along with me! xo
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Nona says
I’d like to make this for Christmas Eve. Are you using fresh mozzarella, or slices off of a block, or pre-shredded from a bag? Looks like round slices in one of the photos (meaning fresh?) but I couldn’t tell for sure.
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Karina says
Hi Nona,
That sounds wonderful. You are welcome to use which ever is more available to you. I recommend sliced or shredded. It will not change the taste. Thanks for the questions and for following along with me!! xo
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Andy says
I did 15 min instead of overnight, and it was great. The whole family ate it all. I’ll be using this one from now on. Thanks.Reply
Karina says
That sounds great! Thank you for sharing! XO
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Cheryl says
I would like to use thighs for this recipe. Can you suggest how many pounds would be equivalent to the chicken breast? Thanks.
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Karina says
With this recipe the chicken breast tastes a little better but you are more than welcome to try it with thighs. This is what I found for the substitution: Chicken thighs can range in size, but for typical grocery store brands, figure that four bone-in, skin-on thighs will weigh about 1 ½ pounds. But each of those thighs will yield about 2 ½ to 3 ounces of meat (the rest of the weight is skin and bone). I generally figure on two thighs per person.
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Michelle says
This chicken parmigiana is the best I’ve ever made. Chicken moist and crunchyReply
LaShunda says
This chicken parmesan receipe is awesome. I was scared in the beginning but it came out great. I even made the sauce. I will br trying more receipes.Reply
Carol L says
What a terrific recipe! I had my doubts because a lot of the recipes you get from the web just don’t taste good. What a wonderful surprise this turned out to be. Easy as could be with ordinary ingredients. This will become a staple in my recipe repertoire. Good job!Reply
Kerry says
Am I able to fry the chicken in the morning put in fridge then bake at dinner time? Would I need do bake for a little longer?
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Karina says
Yes, that sounds great! Enjoy! XO
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Kassidy says
Made this for my boyfriend and I and it was the most amazing chicken Parm I’ve ever made!
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Kelly says
If you are planning to serve this with spaghetti, do you make more of the same sauce to go on the pasta??
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Karina says
You can, there may be enough to spread it along depending on how much sauce you love on you chicken and spaghetti. It is a great sauce to freeze or use again throughout the week though if needed.
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Nicole says
Hi are you able to just bake it in the oven without frying at all??
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Karina says
Hi Nicole! Absolutely. They will need more time in the oven (about half an hour depending on your oven).
I spray the chicken with a little olive oil spray before putting them in to get them crispy on the outside.Reply
Helene says
Omg! Best ever! The home made sauce really is key. Ive triend many chicken parm recipes…this was by far the best!!!!Reply
Noreen Gamble says
This recipe is absolutely spot on and delicious! Thank you so much!!Reply
Karina says
That is great to hear! I am so glad that it is so good! Thank you so much for following along with me! XO
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Michee says
I have a confession. I’m Italian, and despite cooking most things from scratch I’ve never in my life made chicken parmesan. ? I know, I know, right!? Probably because I have an aversion to frying things. I mean who likes getting popped by hot oil, amiright? Anyway, I made this at the behest of my boyfriend last night. I only had italian breadcrumbs, no panko, so I smashed up some Ritz crackers and swapped them in for the panko to add that texture and volume. Works great in a pinch. Other than that I followed everything exactly other than using canned sauce instead of my famous homemade recipe (I usually keep batches frozen in zip locks in the freezer, but supply is low atm and I wanted to pull dinner together quickly). Let me just tell you, he and his son about lost their minds over dinner. ? Winning! Great sunday night football meal that everyone enjoyed. Thanks and kudos! I’ll be back soon to try more of your recipes for sure.Reply
Kim says
Thank you so much for this recipe!! I made it last night for my mom’s 69th birthday dinner and she loved it! She’s a tough critic, but praised this meal. Chicken parmigiana is her favorite.
Everyone else loved the meal too. I made homemade tomato sauce too. I couldn’t find the link to your recipe, but found another.
The chicken breast was so tender and I only marinated it for about 30mins.
THANK YOU cafedelites.com !!!Reply
Natalie Pouy says
Hi there! So I made this last night for my employers.
I used chicken thighs instead as they were on hand.
I have never made any breaded meats without first dredging the meat in flour before the egg mixture. I also have never “marinated” the meat in the egg mixture either. I can say that the chicken thighs were so flavourful and delightfully crispy. I panfried the chicken and sauced them up and topped with cheese and left my employer to finish in the oven. Oh my word. My employers found the chicken to be “so good, that even the burps taste good”.
Very cool method that I’ll employ at my house. So very happy to have found this recipe via google. It’s a killer recipe, thanks.Reply
Kathy Hunt says
Delicious! Forgot to use the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs…still came out great!
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Aubrey says
I really want to make try this recipe, but my boyfriend is allergic to eggs. Do you have any other recommendations to get the breadcrumbs to stick to the chicken?
Thanks!
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Karina says
Hi Aubrey! You can sub with 1/3 cup olive oil. They come out even crispier ?
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Lorna says
Hi. My son is allergic to eggs and I use heavy whipping cream. Because it makes the breadcrumb mixture stick together, I usually mix it in one bowl then split it in half in two separate bowls. Works great and my boys love it.Reply
Rebecca says
This recipe was fabulous!!! Thanks so much! The chicken has so much depth of flavour! Am saving it to make again!
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Maria says
This is by far the most elegant and sophisticated chicken parm recipe I’ve ever come across. And the results were incredible. I made the sauce the day before and marinated my chicken in the seasoned eggwash overnight (something I’ve never thought to do in all my life). I loved the ease of throwing it into the breading mixture the next night when I got home from work, ladling on a little sauce with a slice of mozz and having dinner in just a few minutes. And an absolutely delicious dinner, at that! Even the leftovers were to-die-for. I will never make chicken parm any other way ever again. Thank you, Karina. Your recipes are always a pleasure to make and eat!Reply
Karina says
That is so sweet of you! I am so glad that you have found recipes that you love and that have turned out so well for you! Thank you so much for sharing and following along with me! XO
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ROSE says
I can’t find passata can I substitute tomato paste?
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Karina says
Yes, of course! You are welcome to make any recipe your own. Hope you enjoy!!
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Steve Taylor says
This is the second recipe I’ve made from your blog and the second time it was a home run. Very easy to make and it was oh so good. You’ve got a fan/follower for life!!Reply
Karina says
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you enjoyed both meals! Thank you for sharing and following along with me!
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Dwayne Coleman says
Karina,You are awesome!! I have followed quite a few food blogs and websites over the last few years and tried a lot of their recipes but yours are by far the best! I have tried three of your recipes and they have all been fabulous! The Food Network stars don’t have anything on you. I’m always anxious to see what the next great recipe is going to be sent to my email, keep those delicious recipes coming!
Dwayne
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Karina says
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! You are so nice! Thanks so much for your support and following along with me!
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Dina says
U are one of the best cooks I’ve ever seen…alll ur recipes are out of this world. ….amazing….thank u…for ur effort and for sharing all this beauty with us. ..I reaally appreciate that
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Karina says
Oh Dina thank you so much for your kind words and beautiful comment! You’ve seriously made my day. With all my heart, thank you so much! Xx
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