Description
Classic chicken parmesan rolls bring Italian-American comfort to dinner tables with crispy breaded chicken and melted cheese wrapped in golden-brown dough. Marinara sauce and fresh herbs complete this crowd-pleasing meal you’ll savor bite by bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously season chicken slices with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Create a three-part dredging station: first dish with flour, second with whisked eggs, third with a blend of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Carefully dredge each chicken slice through the stations – first flour coating, then egg wash, finally completely encrusting with the breadcrumb-cheese mixture.
- Position a mozzarella slice at one end of each breaded chicken piece, then meticulously roll into compact cylinders, using toothpicks to secure if needed.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350F). Gently fry chicken rolls, rotating to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.
- Spread half the marinara sauce across the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange fried chicken rolls within the sauce, then cover with remaining marinara and sprinkle additional mozzarella slices on top.
- Transfer to a preheated oven at 375F (190C), baking for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a light golden crust.
- Remove toothpicks, garnish with freshly chopped basil, and serve immediately alongside pasta or a vibrant green salad.
Notes
- Use thin chicken cutlets to ensure even cooking and easier rolling, preventing thick spots that might remain undercooked.
- Ensure breadcrumb mixture is well-seasoned with extra herbs like oregano or Italian seasoning for deeper flavor complexity.
- Pat chicken completely dry before dredging to help breading adhere perfectly and create extra crispy exterior.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain recipe’s texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg