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Chicken Parmesan


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Marinara Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • ½ Onion, finely diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 28 o.z Crushed tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, minced

Chicken Parm:

  • 2 Chicken breasts, butterflied in half
  • 1 Cup Flour, for dredging
  • 2 Eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 Cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • Mozzarella cheese (shredded or fresh)
  • Olive oil


Instructions

MARINARA SAUCE:

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
  4. Add 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil and set aside.

PREPARE THE CHICKEN:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Flatten 2 chicken breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap using a meat mallet until thin.
  3. In a shallow bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a second bowl, whisk 2 eggs until frothy.
  5. In a third bowl, stir together ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, and additional salt/pepper.
  6. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

COOK THE CHICKEN:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

BAKE THE CHICKEN:

  1. Place a thick layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Add the chicken and top with additional marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella and Parmesan Reggiano.
  3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Broil for 30-60 seconds to brown the top.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with more Parmesan Reggiano cheese.
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