_Sips coffee and gets ready to spill the tea on this incredible recipe_
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to elevate your dinner game with this mouth-watering, crispy, and absolutely divine deep-fried chicken parmesan that’ll have your family thinking you secretly enrolled in culinary school! Trust me, this isn’t your regular Thursday night dinner – this is the kind of meal that makes your neighbors “coincidentally” drop by right at dinner time.
Before we dive in, let me tell you – I’ve tested this recipe multiple times (my hips don’t lie), and it’s been a showstopper every single time. Even my picky mother-in-law had to admit it was “decent” – and that’s basically a Michelin star in mother-in-law speak!
Ingredients:
– 4 chicken breasts (pounded thin)
– 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
– 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (none of that pre-grated stuff, honey!)
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup flour
– Marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought – I won’t judge)
– Fresh mozzarella slices
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
Now, let’s get cooking!
1. Start by setting up your breading station – I call it the “dirty hands disco” because honey, your fingers are about to get messy! You’ll need three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
1. Season those chicken breasts like you’re trying to impress Gordon Ramsay himself. Salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning on both sides.
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1. Dip each chicken breast in flour (shake off excess), then egg, and finally, the breadcrumb mixture. Press that coating on like you’re giving it a good hug!
1. Heat your oil in a large skillet until it’s hot enough that a breadcrumb sizzles when dropped in. Remember, we’re not trying to start a kitchen fire here, ladies!
1. Fry those babies for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. They should look like they just got back from a Caribbean vacation – perfectly tanned!
1. Top with marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella slices. Pop under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until that cheese is bubble and slightly browned.
Serve this bad boy with pasta, a side salad, or just eat it straight off the plate while standing over the kitchen counter – I’m not here to judge your life choices!
Pro tip: Want to make this extra special? Add a slice of prosciutto under the cheese. It’s like adding diamonds to an already gorgeous crown!
Y’all, this recipe is seriously life-changing! My family practically licks their plates clean every time I make it (okay, maybe that’s just my husband, but still!).
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Until next time, keep cooking, keep laughing, and maybe invest in some good oil splatter screens – your cute cooking outfit will thank me later! 💋✨
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