Description
A halal, pork-free, cheesy baked dish of crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan. Flaky breading and gooey cheese create an authentically rich Italian-American flavor in a single pan.
Ingredients
4 (6oz each) chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup halal-approved moistureless mozzarella
1 cup marinara sauce (no alcohol base)
10g fresh basil
2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Portion 6oz chicken breasts and flatten with meat mallet
Mix garlic, salt, pepper in small bowl
Spread marinara in 9×13 baking dish
Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess
Press into garlic mixture until fully coated
Dip back in flour for second layer
Coat entirely in panko
Place chicken in baking dish, sprinkle mozzarella on top
Evenly distribute parmesan cheese
Bake 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F
Notes
Use meat mallet to pound chicken to 1/4″ thickness for even cooking
Microwave marinara 30 sec before use for better cheese adhesion
Add 1 tsp olive oil to baking dish to create identity-rich crust
Halal-approved ingredients recommended for cheese and chicken
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesy chicken parmesan serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg