Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is such a simple recipe that is one of the most popular here at Simple Joy! It comes together in under 30 minutes and uses canned tomatoes for convenience. It has the best flavor and it works perfectly in this recipe for chicken parmesan. Another great option is my Homemade Marinara Sauce. They are made a little differently, so look at both recipes and decide which one sounds best. They both will be delicious here. According to Nathan, who does remember dinner, this delicious chicken Parmesan recipe is even better than what was served. It’s definitely better than any version I’ve had in a restaurant. The best part is that it truly is simple to make. It is a step-by-step process, but you will find that once you do it once, it’s such an easy dinner. Please note that if you love chicken parm but you don’t love the idea of frying, I have you covered. You can make Baked Chicken Parmesan in the oven or Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan. Both recipes are delicious.
Prepare the chicken breasts. Cut the chicken into cutlets and pat them dry. Read more on this below. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts on both sides. Prepare your breading station. Each piece of chicken will be covered in three different mixtures before baking so it’s important to have them all set up. Add the flour to a plate. Whisk the eggs and milk in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish stir together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, and oregano. Coat the chicken. Working with one chicken breast at a time, dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, then dip them in the egg mixture, and then the seasoned bread crumbs. Fry the chicken. Heat your oil, then fry each chicken breast one at a time for two minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the oil and place on the prepared wire rack. Repeat with each piece of chicken, tenting the fried chicken loosely with foil while you work on the next piece. Add the sauce and cheese. Top the chicken with the spaghetti sauce and then the mozzarella cheese. Place under the broiler for about three minutes or until the cheese begins to very lightly brown. Watch your chicken very closely so it doesn’t burn. Serve and enjoy! Serve over cooked pasta and enjoy.
If you don’t have them on hand, it is easy to make your own breadcrumbs with old or dry bread. You can even make them seasoned! If you make Italian breadcrumbs, skip the oregano, garlic powder, and oregano. Start by placing the chicken breast on a clean cutting board with a hand on top of it. Use a sharp knife to cut into the chicken like in the photo above, butterflying it open and cutting all the way through until you have two pieces. If the cutlets are thicker than 1/2-inch, pound them thinner with a meat mallet as shown below.
How to Serve
Serve your chicken Parmesan over a bed of pasta such as spaghetti, linguini, or fettuccini. You may enjoy tossing your pasta with a little bit of extra sauce before plating. I also love to give it a little sprinkle with some fresh parsley.
Tips and Tricks
Use a thermometer for your oil. It should be 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Shred cheese from a block. Anytime a recipe calls for shredded cheese, I recommend getting a block of cheese and grating it yourself rather than grabbing a bag of pre-shredded cheese. It will melt and taste so much better. Watch closely in the oven. Food can go from perfect to burnt pretty quickly under the broiler, so be sure to watch the chicken closely. This step only takes a couple of minutes so isn’t a time to walk away from your kitchen.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover chicken Parmesan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven (covered) or air fryer until heated through. In the oven this will take between 30 and 45 minutes. Serve with fresh or reheated pasta.
What to Serve with Chicken Parmesan
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If you make this easy chicken Parmesan recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think! I love hearing from you and reading your comments.
