How to Prepare Tasty Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan. Made w/ Only the Finest Ingredients Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Coat a saute pan with olive oil and place over medium heat. Dip chicken in egg; then in bread crumbs.

And this dish is loaded with mini cooking lessons. With one simple recipe, kids learn how to boil pasta, mince garlic, grate cheese, make tomato sauce, and pound, bread and saute cutlets. Pound the chicken thin: Place the chicken cutlets one at a time between two layers of plastic wrap or wax paper. You can cook Chicken Parmesan using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Chicken Parmesan

1. It's 4 of boneless, skinless chicken breast halves.
2. It's 1 of salt and pepper to taste.
3. Prepare 2 of eggs.
4. Prepare 4 cup of bread crumbs.
5. Prepare 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
6. You need 2 tbsp of flour, or more if needed.
7. It's 1 cup of olive oil for frying.
8. Prepare 1/2 cup of prepared tomato sauce.
9. Prepare 1/4 cup of fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes.
10. Prepare 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil.
11. Prepare 1/2 cup of grated provolone cheese.
12. Prepare 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
13. Prepare 1 tbsp of olive oil.

The main components of this dish, the sauce and the chicken, can be prepared in advance. When you're ready to eat, simply assemble and bake. To prepare homemade breadcrumbs instead of store-bought, try Lucinda's simple how-to. From the book "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Chicken Parmesan instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper..
2. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a separate bowl, set aside..
3. Place flour in a sifter or strainer; sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides. Dip flour coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Set aside breaded chicken breasts for about 15 minutes..
4. Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven..
5. Place chicken in a baking dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 min..

Chicken Parmigiana Rich, flavorful, and totally satisfying! Break out the good Parmesan for this one, my friends. It's the right thing to do. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on.