Chicken Parmesan
Originally proposed by System on Feb 18, 2026
Source: Wikimedia
Chicken parmesan or chicken parmigiana is a dish that consists of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, Parmesan or provolone. Ham or bacon is sometimes added.
Source: Wikipedia (Chicken parmesan)
Shallow-frying first sets a crisp crust before saucing.
Crisp cutlets under melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, halved into cutlets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 6 oz mozzarella, sliced
- Olive oil, for shallow frying
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness and season both sides well.
- Bread each cutlet in flour, egg, and crumbs, pressing so coating adheres.
- Pan-fry in shallow oil over medium until deeply golden on both sides.
- Arrange in a baking dish, top with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake at 425F until cheese is melted and chicken reaches 165F.
Why These Techniques Work
Browse techniquesPre-frying before baking
Why it works: Sets breading and drives off surface moisture.
Why this recipe uses it: Maintains texture under sauce and cheese.
Heat staging and carryover control
Why it works: Managing burner intensity and resting windows prevents overshoot from residual heat after active cooking.
Why this recipe uses it: This sequence relies on brief finishing steps where controlled carryover keeps texture and flavor balanced.