Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
• •1 cup flour
• •2 eggs, beaten
• •1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan (for breading)
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste
• •1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• •2 cups marinara sauce
• •1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan (for topping)

Steps

1. 1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2.Set up a breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third.
3. 3.Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then egg, then press into the panko mixture to coat evenly.
4. 4.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden - pan-frying first is what gives the crust its crispness, since the chicken only needs to brown here, not cook through.
5. 5.Transfer the cutlets to a baking dish, top each with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6. 6.Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.