How To Make The Best Chicken Parmesan In Massachusetts

December 9, 2024

Cambridge, VA: Here is one of the best Chicken Parmesan recipes you’ll find!

Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Chicken Parmesan

• Seasoning the Breading: Adding herbs and cheese to the breading mixture elevates the flavor of the chicken.
• Double Layer of Sauce and Cheese: Adding a layer of sauce and cheese under and over the chicken ensures every bite is saucy and cheesy.
• Resting Time: Letting the fried chicken rest on a wire rack for a few minutes before baking keeps it crispy.
• Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Bald Buck Seasoning
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Olive oil for frying
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with Bald Buck Seasoning .
• Place flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs in a second shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, garlic powder, and dried basil.
• Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack to rest.
• In a saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in marinara sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place fried chicken breasts on top. Spoon more sauce over each chicken breast. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pasta, garlic bread, or a fresh salad.