Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts ((approx. 1lb.))
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella ((or 4 slices fresh mozzarella))
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Grease a sheet pan with 2 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 fillets total. Pound to even thickness if desired.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the egg.
- Dip each chicken fillet into the egg mixture then into the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides well. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes then flip onto the other side and top each chicken with 3-4 tablespoons of marinara sauce and a generous handful of mozzarella cheese (or 1 fresh slice).
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Brown under broiler for 2-3 minutes if desired.