Perfect Chicken Parm
Get ready to impress your loved ones with the ultimate comfort food: perfect chicken parm. This recipe is easy to follow and will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
- 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- Begin by carefully butterflying the chicken breasts, cutting them in half widthwise to create 4 thin chicken pieces. Season both sides of the chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.2 large skinless, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper
Coating Process:
- In a shallow bowl, place the all-purpose flour and season it with a pinch of salt and black pepper.⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- In another shallow bowl, beat the large eggs until well blended.2 large eggs
- Combine the panko bread crumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic powder in a third shallow bowl.1 cup panko bread crumbs, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Coating the Chicken:
- Take one piece of chicken at a time and coat it in the following sequence: flour (shake off excess), egg mixture (allow excess to drip off), and panko mixture (press gently to adhere and coat both sides of the chicken evenly).
Air Frying:
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. You may need to work in batches.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes on each side. Turn the chicken once to ensure even cooking.
Melting the Cheese:
- Top each piece of chicken with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.1 cup marinara sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Continue air frying at 400°F until the cheese is melted and turns golden, which should take around 3 minutes.Freshly chopped parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1360mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 853IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 3mg
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