Crispy Chicken Parmesan For Valentine’s Day Dinner At Home
Chicken Parmesan
55 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Chicken Parmesan, also known as Chicken Parmigiana, is a beloved Italian-American dish that blends crisp breaded chicken with slow-cooked tomato sauce and melted cheese. While its roots trace back to southern Italian eggplant dishes, the chicken version became iconic in home kitchens and trattorias for its balance of texture and richness. For Valentine’s Day, this dish stands out because it feels indulgent yet familiar; crispy on the outside, tender inside, and finished with bubbling cheese. It’s a meal that encourages slowing down, sharing plates, and enjoying comfort food with intention, making it ideal for a cosy, at-home celebration.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 piecesBoneless chicken breast (For the Chicken)
1 teaspoonSalt
½ teaspoonBlack pepper
½ cupAll-purpose flour
2Eggs, beaten
1 cupBreadcrumbs
for shallow fryOlive oil
1 tablespoonOlive oil (For the Sauce)
3 clovesGarlic, finely chopped
1½ cupsTomato passata (or crushed tomatoes)
½ teaspoonSalt
½ teaspoonDried oregano
150 gFresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (For Topping)
½ cupParmesan cheese, freshly grated
6-8Fresh basil leaves
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions

Place the chicken slightly off-centre and spoon extra sauce around for a restaurant-style look.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions

Pair these crispy breasts with a crisp arugula salad to cut through the richness of the melted cheese.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions

Finish with fresh basil and a light dusting of Parmesan.



