Low Cost Chicken Parm
An Affordable Spin on an Italian Classic (that tastes better than the OG).
Chicken parm holds a special place in my heart. Comforting, filling and nostalgic. Simple, yet delicious flavors combined for one perfect bite of food. Growing up in Philly, I’ve had a million renditions of chicken parm. But they were all fairly similar in structure.
Breaded chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella, spaghetti. A tale as old as time. Don’t get me wrong, the OG combo is fantastic. But what if I told you there was a cheaper way to make it… and it tastes better?
Yes, we are using chicken thighs again. Have you learned to love them yet? If not, keep trying. But this recipe has an incredible amount of flavor and can feed your whole family for way less than a classic chicken parm.
I recommend using bucatini with it. If you are unfamiliar, it's spaghetti's cooler older brother. It has a hole through the middle of it, allowing sauce to pool inside each noodle, making for a flavor bomb every. single. bite.
Just a quick pan fry, a quick broil and you have one of the best, if not the best, chicken parm you’ve ever had.
Yes. I’m that confident. Don’t believe me?
Try it yourself.
Estimated Time: 45 min
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetable or canola oil for shallow frying
No. These are not detrimental to your health. No, you’re not going to convince me otherwise. I read peer-reviewed studies showing the benefits of seed oils consumed in moderation to the cardiovascular system. I don’t believe in pseudoscience or listen to dumb, shirtless influencers on Instagram. You shouldn’t either. 🫶
1 lb spaghetti
24 oz marinara sauce
You can just buy a jar of marinara if you don’t feel like making it. If you do, see my recipe for simple red sauce.
8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Fresh basil, for serving (optional)
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