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Chicken Parmesan for Two Easy Crispy Dinner Recipe with No Leftovers

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A perfectly portioned chicken Parmesan recipe for two that delivers crispy, juicy chicken cutlets topped with marinara and melted mozzarella, designed to avoid leftovers and soggy crusts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 small chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170g each), pounded thin
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (50g), Japanese-style or Italian-seasoned
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g), freshly grated
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (240ml), jarred or homemade
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella (115g), sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil (60ml) for frying
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a large zip-top bag. Pound gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg mixed with a splash of water, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Lightly coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg wash, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated, pressing down gently to ensure crumbs stick well.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Fry chicken breasts 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Avoid crowding the pan and flipping too soon.
  5. Transfer chicken to an oven-safe baking dish or skillet. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each piece, then top with mozzarella slices. Broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, watching closely.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before serving to keep the cheese in place and juices locked in.

Notes

[‘Pound chicken breasts thin for even cooking and juiciness.’, ‘Press breadcrumbs firmly onto chicken to ensure a crispy crust that holds under sauce.’, ‘Maintain medium heat when frying to avoid burning or greasy crust.’, ‘Drain fresh mozzarella slices well to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Broil instead of baking to keep cheese bubbly and crust crispy.’, ‘Set up breading station before starting to keep the process smooth.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free panko and flour.’, ‘For dairy-free, use vegan cheese slices and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a splash of water or marinara to restore crispiness.’]

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Keywords: chicken parmesan, crispy chicken, dinner for two, easy chicken recipe, no leftovers, Italian dinner, weeknight meal

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