Ingredients
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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:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
- Add 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil and set aside.
PREPARE THE CHICKEN:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Flatten 2 chicken breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap using a meat mallet until thin.
- In a shallow bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and season with salt and pepper.
- In a second bowl, whisk 2 eggs until frothy.
- 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.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
COOK THE CHICKEN:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
BAKE THE CHICKEN:
- Place a thick layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Add the chicken and top with additional marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella and Parmesan Reggiano.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Broil for 30-60 seconds to brown the top.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with more Parmesan Reggiano cheese.