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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Simple and delicious Chicken Parmesan from scratch. Topped with a rich saucy marinara sauce. A dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced in half horizontaly
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ Cuc water
  • ½ cup parmesan shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried

For The Marinara

  • ½ cup onion small diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Topping

  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.

Instructions
 

  • Start by making the marinara: In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onions until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Now add in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and all of the herbs and spices.  Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

For the Chicken

  • Place chicken on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and gently pound to an even thickness. Lightly season both sides with ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper.
  • In a bowl (or pie dish) mix together the eggs and water to make the egg wash. In a separate bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and all of the remaining herbs and spices.  Place the flour in a separate bowl.
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour shaking off the excess, then dip into the eggwash and firmly press into the breadcrumbs.  Making sure to coat each piece evenly.
  • In a large skillet heat 1 inch of vegetable oil or canola oil over medium-high heat.  Begin cooking the chicken. Cook on each side for approximately 6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.  Place on a cooling rack.  Repeat until all of the chicken is done. 
  • To serve, spoon marinara over the fried chicken and top with mozzarella cheese. Place in a 450°F oven for about 8 minutes to melt the cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Freeze for Later: Bread the chicken and freeze uncooked or cook and then freeze. Either way, you’ll have a ready-to-go dinner in your freezer.
  • Always use a wire rack when cooling your fried chicken to prevent sogginess.
  • Want to serve this Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti? Cook 10-12 ounces of spaghetti noodles and double the marinara sauce!
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