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Spicy chicken parmesan recipe video

Spicy Chicken Parmesan

Your favorite chicken parmesan or parmigiana with a spicy twist. These cruchy chicken cutlets are delicious topped with spicy marinara sauce and mozzarella.
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian - American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Chicken parmesan:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all purpose flour plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Cooking oil spray
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese mixture:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup grated parmesan

Marinara sauce / Tomato pasta sauce:

Garnish:

  • Chopped basil leaves

To serve:

  • Your favorite pasta garlic bread, salad, fries or roasted veggies

Instructions

Chicken Cutlets:

  • Preheat oven to 220 C / 450 F. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Set aside.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise making 8 equal pieces.
  • Place one chicken piece in a ziplock bag. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges.
  • The chicken should be roughly ¼ inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Set up a breading station: Combine together flour and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Combine together panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder and grated parmesan in a third shallow dish. 
  • Pat dry chicken with paper towel.
  • Dredge one piece of chicken in flour, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess.
  • Dip into egg mixture, turning to coat evenly. Then press chicken gently into the breadcrumbs, turning to coat on both sides.
  • Transfer chicken to the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer on the baking tray. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Bake for about 25- 30 minutes or until cooked through and the internal temperature of chicken reaches 74 C or 165 F. 
  • Alternatively, you can fry chicken. Heat 1 cup oil in a deep pan, and deep fry until golden both sides and cooked through. 

Cheese mixture:

  • Meanwhile, make cheese mixture. Combine together mozzarella and parmesan in a small bowl. Set aside. 
  • Marinara sauce:Make marinara sauce and set aside.

Chicken parmesan:

  • Turn on grill.
  • Spoon marinara over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese mixture.
  • Place under grill for about 2 minutes or until cheese melts and brown spots form.
  • Garnish with basil leaves.
  • Serve with your favorite side. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 767kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 1079mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g