Chicken Parmesan
activeClassic breaded chicken with marinara and melted mozzarella
HeartyChef's FeatureFryOven
4 portions45 min labor
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
2. Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each breast in flour, dip in egg, coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Pan-fry breaded chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
6. Transfer to oven-safe dish, top with crushed tomatoes and mozzarella.
7. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
8. Finish with fresh basil and grated parmesan.
Cost Summary
Batch (4 portions)
Food Cost
$15.73
Labor Cost
$18.75
Total Cost
$34.48
Per Item
Food Cost
$3.93
Total Cost
$8.62
Menu Price
$26.00
Profit
$17.38
Margin
66.8%
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit | Line Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 4 | oz | $0.13 |
| Breadcrumbs | 6 | oz | $1.07 |
| Chicken Breast | 2 | lb | $6.40 |
| Crushed Tomatoes 28oz | 14 | oz | $1.75 |
| Eggs | 3 | ea | $0.87 |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 3 | oz | $0.56 |
| Fresh Basil | 0.50 | oz | $0.40 |
| Kosher Salt | 0.50 | oz | $0.05 |
| Mozzarella | 8 | oz | $2.25 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 4 | oz | $2.25 |
Cook History
- Cooked on Mar 1, 2026 (menu: Mar 1, 2026)
Ratings
4.5 / 5(2)- ★★★★☆Great crust, well-seasonedMar 2, 2026
- ★★★★★Perfect cook on the chickenMar 2, 2026