Australian-inspired · dinner plate

Chicken Schnitzel Parmigiana with Fries

Panko chicken schnitzel gets tomato sauce and bubbling cheese, served with crisp fries and a fresh salad.

Total time40 min
Hands-on30 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
normalFamily-friendlynut-free
Chicken schnitzel parmigiana with tomato sauce melted cheese fries and salad
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Bake fries according to package directions. Coat chicken in flour, egg, then panko.

  2. 02

    Shallow-fry chicken in oil until golden, 3 minutes per side, and transfer to a sheet pan.

  3. 03

    Top with marinara and mozzarella and bake at 425°F until the cheese bubbles and chicken reaches 165°F.

  4. 04

    Serve with fries and mixed salad greens.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use gluten-free flour and crumbs when needed.
  • Provolone can replace mozzarella.

Why this is a good weeknight call

The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.