Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken Thigh Parmigiana, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features juicy and succulent chicken thighs, expertly seasoned and coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, then smothered in a rich and savory marinara sauce and melted cheese. Served over a bed of tender spaghetti, every bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps of preparing this classic Italian-American dish with three enticing variations. The first recipe introduces the traditional Chicken Thigh Parmigiana, a timeless favorite that showcases the perfect balance of crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese. The second recipe adds a touch of spice with a zesty Arrabiata sauce, creating a delightful contrast that will awaken your senses. For those who prefer a lighter option, the third recipe presents a healthier version with grilled chicken thighs and a lighter marinara sauce, offering a guilt-free indulgence.
No matter your preference, these Chicken Thigh Parmigiana recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a journey of taste and satisfaction.
CRISPY CHICKEN PARMESAN
The Best Chicken Parmesan with a deliciously crispy breadcrumb coating, smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! This is here best Chicken Parmesan you will ever make! Simple to make and worth every minute. If you love a crispy crumb coating vs soggy crumb, look no further!
Provided by Karina
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven 430°F | 220°C. Lightly grease an oven tray (or baking dish) with non stick cooking oil spray; set aside.
- Whisk together eggs, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add chicken into the egg, rotating to evenly coat each fillet in the mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight night if time allows for a deeper flavour).
- When chicken is ready for cooking, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder together in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken into the breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, (about 4-5 minutes each side).
- Place chicken on prepared baking tray / dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of sauce (sauce recipe below). Top each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of mozzarella cheese and about 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with basil or parsley.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and melted, and the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Heat oil in a medium-sized pot. Fry onion until transparent (about 3 minutes), then add the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the tomato puree, salt and pepper to taste, Italian herbs and sugar (If using). Cover with lid to simmer for about 8 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN
Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan. So we not only topped ours with it, we added it to the crust for even more flavor and texture. For the coating, we prefer to start with plain breadcrumbs and enhance them with our favorite flavors. And our very simple, classic Italian-American tomato sauce has a bright and tomato-y flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken and pasta.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
- shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
- Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.
CHICKEN PARMESAN
A classic Italian-American Parmesan - a casserole of fried, breaded meat or eggplant covered with tomato sauce and molten cheese - is all about balance. You need a bracing a tomato sauce to cut out the fried richness, while a milky, mild mozzarella rounds out the Parmesan's tang. Baked until brown-edged and bubbling, it's classic comfort food - hearty, gooey and satisfying. Although chicken or veal cutlets are the standard, boneless, skinless chicken thighs make a more flavorful alternative. Pork or turkey cutlets work nicely here, too.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place cutlets between two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound meat to even 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Place flour, eggs and panko into three wide, shallow bowls. Season meat generously with salt and pepper. Dip a piece in flour, then eggs, then coat with panko. Repeat until all the meat is coated.
- Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry cutlets in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Place half of the cutlets over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan, and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
- Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.
PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN THIGHS
Juicy chicken thighs are topped with a Parmesan-panko mixture, which ensures a crispy, crunchy crust. I normally prefer to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese in my dishes, however I find the shaker-style grated Parmesan works best in this recipe.
Provided by France C
Categories Baked Chicken Thighs
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Brush skin liberally with mayonnaise. Press each thigh, skin-side down, into crumb mixture. Place thighs on baking sheet, skin-side up, and mist lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 283.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Bobby Flay goes Italian with his recipe for mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, from Boy Meets Grill on Food Network. Try panko breadcrumbs for a lighter crust.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on both sides in the bread crumbs.
- Divide the oil between 2 large saute pans and heat over high heat until almost smoking. Add 2 chicken breasts to each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breast with some Tomato Sauce, a few slices of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of Parmesan. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil or parsley leaves.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add pureed tomatoes with their juices, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, bay leaf, parsley, Cubano pepper, and bring to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
CHICKEN PARMESAN
An easy Chicken Parmesan recipe. Using chicken thighs instead of breasts ensures juicy cutlets.
Categories Chicken Tomato Broil Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Mozzarella Parmesan Pan-Fry Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place breadcrumbs and flour in 2 separate shallow bowls. Whisk eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Coat with beaten egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Place on a large plate or rimmed baking sheet.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 4 batches, cook thighs until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe skillet clean and add 2 tablespoons oil between batches.
- Preheat broiler. Lay 4 cutlets on a foil-lined baking sheet; spread each with 2 tablespoons pesto, top with a slice of cheese, and sprinkle with red pepper. Top with remaining cutlets and cheese. Broil until cheese browns, about 4 minutes.
- Divide sauce and chicken among shallow bowls and top with Parmesan.
OVEN-"FRIED" PARMESAN CHICKEN THIGHS
I fixed this for my Bunco™ group just a few months ago and it was a hit. It is simple and inexpensive and uses ingredients most of us have on hand.
Provided by VLM517
Categories Oven Fried Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place melted butter in a shallow dish. Mix crushed cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper together in another shallow bowl.
- Dip chicken thighs in butter and then in cornflake mixture. Place in a baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 130.7 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 833.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
This classic chicken Parmesan recipe gets the Good Food makeover, resulting in a hearty yet healthy dish great for sharing with your mates
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Halve 2 large skinless chicken breasts through the middle then place the 4 pieces between cling film sheets and bash out with a rolling pin until they are the thickness of a £1 coin.
- Dip in 2 beaten eggs, then 75g breadcrumbs, mixed with half of the 75g grated parmesan. Set aside on a plate in the fridge while you make the sauce.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook 2 crushed garlic cloves for 1 min, then tip in half a 690ml jar passata, 1 tsp caster sugar and 1 tsp dried oregano. Season and simmer for 5-10 mins.
- Heat grill to High and cook the chicken for 5 mins each side, then remove.
- Pour the tomato sauce into a shallow ovenproof dish and top with the chicken.
- Scatter over torn pieces of half a 125g ball light mozzarella, and the remaining grated parmesan and grill for 3-4 mins until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve with vegetables or salad and some pasta or potatoes, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.31 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
This is a very nice dinner for two. Serve it with your favorite pasta and tossed greens.
Provided by Candy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
- Pour egg into a small shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken into egg, then into the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
- Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Place chicken over sauce, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top and return to the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 184.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1309.5 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
CHICKEN THIGH PARMIGIANA
Make and share this Chicken Thigh Parmigiana recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 42m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
- Melt margarine in a large sillet on moderately high heat.
- Cook chicken a few pieces at a time, skin side down, for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Return all chicken to skillet, add onion and garlic, cover skillet and cook 5 minutes.
- Uncover skillet and push chicken to one side.
- Add frozen block of spinach to skillet and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and the basil.
- Cover skillet and simmer 15 minutes longer, separating the spinach with a fork as it cooks.
- Heat pasta sauce until warmed through and hold on low until ready to serve Meanwhile cook spaghetti, and drain.
- Uncover skillet and stir spinach toghether with onion and butter to mix thoroughly.
- Turn chicken skin side up and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Cover skillet and simmer 10 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Arrange drained spaghetti on a large platter.
- Pour heated spaghetti sauce over pasta and top with cooked spinach mixture.
- Arrange cheese-topped chicken thighs on top and serve immediately.
BREADED GARLIC-PARMESAN CHICKEN THIGHS
Instead of frying, these breaded chicken thighs are baked in the oven. Chicken thighs are more juicy than chicken breasts, and more forgiving, if they stay in the oven a minute too long. It's always best to rely on a meat thermometer, though. Nearly any vegetable or salad will work as a side. I pulled out some leftovers and hardly anyone noticed because of the tasty chicken.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Baked Chicken Thighs
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan or roasting dish with avocado oil.
- Stir egg, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a wide shallow bowl until well combined. Combine panko and Parmesan cheese on a plate.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Dip each thigh into the egg mixture, then place on the panko mixture and cover both sides with crumbs, shaking off any excess. Transfer to the prepared pan in a single layer, and spray the tops lightly with avocado oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 664.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
Tips:
- Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken thighs to an even thickness, this will help them cook evenly.
- Season the chicken thighs with a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning before cooking.
- To make the breading, combine bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Press the chicken thighs into the breading mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to a baking dish and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the chicken thighs with a side of pasta or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken thigh parmigiana is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken thighs, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. The combination of crispy chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese is sure to please everyone at the table.
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