Chicken Parmesan

A beloved Italian-American classic featuring a crispy breaded chicken cutlet topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Served alongside spaghetti with extra sauce for a hearty, comforting meal.

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Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded thin

• 100g all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 100g breadcrumbs

• 40g grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Sauce & Topping:

• 400ml marinara sauce

• 200g shredded mozzarella cheese

• Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

For the Pasta:

• 200g spaghetti

• Extra marinara sauce, for serving

• Salt, for pasta water

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Instructions:

1. Bread and Cook the Chicken
   Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and oregano. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
2. Top and Bake the Chicken
   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the fried cutlets on a baking tray. Spoon marinara sauce over each, top with shredded mozzarella, and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
3. Cook the Spaghetti
   While the chicken is baking, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with extra marinara sauce.
4. Serve
   Place one chicken cutlet on one side of the plate. Add a portion of spaghetti with sauce next to it. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

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Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: 720 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 58 g

• Fat: 32 g

• Protein: 48 g