Baked Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 can olive oil spray
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet with olive oil spray.

2. 2

   Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets and pound them to an even thickness.

3. 3

   Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko, parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg, and then press firmly into the panko mixture until fully coated.

5. 5

   Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and spray the tops lightly with olive oil to help them brown.

6. 6

   Bake the chicken for 15 minutes, then flip each piece and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.

7. 7

   Spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet and top with mozzarella cheese, then return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving over your favorite pasta or a side salad.