Short-Cut Chicken Parmesan
Serves: 2
Total: 1H 20M
Prep: 20M
Cook: 1H
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Recipe Preparation
- 3/4 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
- kosher salt and pepper
- Italian seasoning
- 1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce (I like Rao’s)
- 4 slices of Provolone (or mozzarella)
- 4 Basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
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1
Turn the oven on to broil.
2
Add breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl
3
Beat the eggs in a second shallow dish.
4
Season the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
5
Dredge one piece of chicken into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides.
6
Shake off any excess egg, then dip the chicken firmly into the breadcrumbs, turning to coat both sides and packing the crumbs onto the chicken.
7
Transfer the chicken to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
8
Heat 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-low heat, until the oil shimmers.
9
Add the prepared chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp. The internal temperature of the chicken should have reached 165°F (74°C). For best results, I use a ThermoPro TP19 Instant-Read thermometer.
10
If oil begins to splatter, turn the heat down a bit. Right when it’s done cooking, remove to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
11
Pour 3/4 of the jar of marinara into the skillet and place cooked chicken breast on top of marinara. Top each piece of chicken with a couple tablespoons of sauce, basil leaf and provolone cheese.
12
Broil the Chicken Parmesan until the cheese is bubbly.
13
Serve with grated parmesan, crushed red pepper if using, and chopped basil.
14
NOTES:
* You want a big enough pan so that your chicken isn’t super crowded.
* The chicken will be bland if you don’t generously salt it.
* The ThermoPro Instant read thermometer ensures your chicken is never undercooked and turns out perfect every time
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