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Chicken Parmesan

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A classic Italian dish featuring crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 24 oz chicken breast (four 6-ounce boneless, skinless breasts, lightly pounded)
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 12 oz spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tsp parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup flour (seasoned with sea salt and black pepper)
  • 2 cups bread crumbs (Italian seasoned or your choice)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 oz water (or milk, mixed with egg to make egg wash)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying chicken cutlets)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts on a cutting board lined with plastic wrap. Lightly pound each breast with a meat hammer until even.
  2. Set up a breading station: start with seasoned flour, followed by an egg wash (mix eggs with water or milk), and finally your breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, dip it into the egg wash, then cover it with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Drain the fried cutlets on a rack over sheet pans to remove excess oil.
  6. In a baking dish, arrange the cutlets and top each with about ⅓ cup of spaghetti sauce and 2 oz of shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle with parsley for a flavorful finish.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve immediately, ideally alongside a bed of spaghetti for a complete meal.

Notes

For extra crunch, swap breadcrumbs for panko or try different cheese varieties. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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