2022-11-05
By The Italian Chef
Italian-American Cuisine
Main Course
After coating the chicken in breadcrumbs and Parmesan, air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. The air fryer creates a crispy crust while keeping the chicken moist inside.
Use the sauté function to brown the chicken, then switch to pressure cook for 8 minutes. The Instant Pot ensures your chicken is juicy and tender, with the Parmesan melding beautifully into the sauce.
Cook your Parmesan chicken in a cast-iron skillet over the induction cooker's controlled heat settings. This method provides an evenly cooked, beautifully browned crust on your chicken without overcooking it.
Choose chicken breasts that are thin and uniform in thickness. Pound them to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch to ensure they cook evenly.
To make the coating, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs with a splash of milk.
Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs first, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken firmly to help them stick.
Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side. Make sure the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F, give our writing a fair assessment Adding Flavor and Texture to ingredients with Searing.
In a separate saucepan, heat crushed tomatoes with garlic, dried herbs, and salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, check out our article made for you The Charm of Italian Sautéing.
Spoon some tomato sauce into a baking dish, then arrange the fried chicken on top. Spoon more tomato sauce over the chicken, then top with grated mozzarella cheese.
Preheat your oven to 375°F and place the baking dish in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the Chicken Parmesan cool for a few minutes. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and serve with a side of pasta or crusty bread.
For a healthier option, you could bake the chicken instead of frying it, use a low-fat or no-fat cheese, and skip the breading entirely or for a lactose-free option use shredded lactose-free mozzarella cheese and grated lactose-free parmesan cheese.
Preparation Time 20 min
Cook Time 45 min
Total time 1 hr 5 min
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