Mummy Chicken Parmesan

Chicken parmesan cutlets decorated as mummies with mozzarella strips and olive eyes

5 from 1 vote

Classic chicken Parmesan gets a spooky makeover with crispy breaded chicken, marinara, and strips of melted mozzarella arranged like mummy bandages for a fun, easy Halloween dinner.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: 45 Minute Dinner, Chicken, Comfort Food, Dinner, Easy Recipes, Fall, Family Dinner, Holiday, Homemade, Italian, Kid Friendly, Quick Dinner, The Cooking Mawma, Weeknight Dinner

Servings: people

Equipment

1 Baking dish
1 Meat mallet
1 Large skillet
1 Cooling rack

Ingredients

For Chicken

3 whole chicken breasts (to make 6 halves) cut horizontally and pounded into 1/2" thickness, seasoned with 1 tsp salt and pepper
2 whole eggs seasoned with 1 tsp of salt & pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1 cup flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil more as needed, to fry

To Assemble

3/4 cup your favorite marinara sauce or homemade
6 slices mozzarella cheese sliced into strips
1 tbsp sliced black olives for the eyes

Instructions

Prep the chicken. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 cutlets, making 6 total. Pound to an even ½-inch thickness, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
Set up the breading. Place flour, garlic powder, and a little salt and pepper in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third, combine both breadcrumbs.
Bread the chicken. Coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the eggs, then press into the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
Pan-fry. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken for about 2 minutes per side, until golden. Add more oil as needed. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
Make the mummies. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 2tbsp of marinara over each cutlet, then arrange mozzarella strips across the top like mummy bandages, leaving a small gap for the eyes.
Bake and serve. Bake for 5–10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part and the cheese is melted. If desired, broil briefly, watching closely. Add 2 olive slices to each cutlet for eyes and serve. Enjoy!

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