Chicken Parmigiana Recipe
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Ingredients: 4 boneless. skinless chicken breast, pounded thin
salt a freshly ground black pepper
2 c all purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
4 large eggs, beaten with 2 T water and seasoned with salt and pepper
2 c panko bread crumbs
1 cup vegetable oil or pure olive oil
Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 c freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Fresh basil or parsley leaves for garnish
Tomato Sauce
2T olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed with some kosher salt to make a paste
2 (28oz) cans plum tomatoes and their juice, pureed in a blender
1 (16oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 small bunch Italian parsley
1 Cubano chile pepper, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Directions:Preheat oven to 400º
Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off the excess, then dip in egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on both sides in the bread crumbs.
Divide the oil between 2 large saute pans and heat over high heat until almost smoking. Add 2 chicken breast to each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breat with some tomato sauce, a few slices of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, and a T of the parmeson. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with the basil or parsley leaves.
Tomato Sauce
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add pureed tomatoes with their juices, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, bay leaf, parsley, Cubano pepper, and bring to a boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. |
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Time:prep: 30 minutes; Cook 45 minutes |
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