This Chicken Napoli recipe is bursting with flavor from the crispy chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and crispy prosciutto. Meet your new go-to chicken recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 25minutes
Cook Time 35minutes
Total Time 1hour
Servings 2
Calories 672kcal
Ingredients
1Chicken breastlarge
Breading Station
2Tbsflour
1egg
2Tbsmilk
1/2CPanko breadcrumbs
1/2CItalian breadcrumbsregular
2tspParmesan cheesegrated
1/2tsporeganodried
1/4tspred pepper flakes
1/2tspsea saltor to taste
1/4tspblack pepperor to taste
Finishing touches
6basil leaves
4slicesmozzarella cheese
4slices prosciutto
2slicesroasted red pepper
1/3Cshredded mozzarella cheese
1tspParmesan cheesegrated
1/8tsporegano
Instructions
PREPARING THE CHICKEN
Pre-heat oven to 350°
Slice chicken breast in half lengthwise (if using smaller chicken breasts just use two and pound thicker end a bit to even out thickness)
BREADING STATION
PLATE 1: flour
PLATE 2: egg and milk, well beaten
PLATE 3: Both types of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, red pepper flakes, S&P - mix to combine evenly
BREADING THE CHICKEN
Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shake away any excess
Coat chicken, one piece at a time, in egg wash, cover entire piece
Lay chicken, one piece at a time, in the breadcrumb mixture, cover completely, press mixture onto chicken to adhere
Transfer chicken to a baking rack placed on top of a cookie sheet
Top each piece of chicken with toppings in this order - two-three basil leaves, two slices of mozzarella cheese, two slices of prosciutto, one slice of roasted red pepper, half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and oregano
Place in oven, on center rack and broil until golden brown