A crispy, cheesy fusion of two classics—chicken parm pizza—this dish is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or special gatherings. With a golden-brown breaded chicken base, savory marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella, it’s a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home!
Meat mallet or heavy skillet (For pounding chicken evenly)
Shallow dishes (For flour, egg, and breadcrumb stations)
Large skillet (For frying chicken cutlets)
Pizza stone or baking sheet (Helps achieve a crispy crust)
Rolling pin (For rolling out pizza dough)
Parchment paper (Prevents sticking and makes transfer easier)
Pizza Cutter (For slicing the pizza)
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
1poundBoneless- skinless chicken breasts Sliced and pounded thin
1cupItalian breadcrumbs- Can substitute with panko for extra crispiness
½cupParmesan cheese- Grated
2Eggs- Beaten
¼cupFlour- For dredging
1teaspoonItalian seasoning- Optional
½teaspoonGarlic powder- Optional
Salt & pepper- To taste
Olive oil- For frying
For the Pizza Base:
1Pizza dough- Store-bought or homemade
1½cupsMarinara sauce- Homemade or store-bought
2cupsMozzarella cheese- Shredded
½cupParmesan cheese- Grated
Fresh basil leaves- For garnish
Red pepper flakes- Optional, for spice
Instructions
Slice chicken breasts horizontally and pound to ¼-inch thickness.
Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a dish.
Set up breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumb mixture in a third.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Test oil with breadcrumbs—if they sizzle, it's ready.
Fry chicken cutlets in batches, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
Slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone inside.
Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
Transfer to parchment-lined pizza peel or inverted baking sheet.
Spread marinara sauce evenly, leaving a small crust border.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Arrange crispy chicken pieces evenly over cheese layer.
Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Slide pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes