Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients for the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups breadcrumbs (you can use panko for extra crispiness)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Ingredients for the Tomato Sauce:

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Assembling:

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
• Cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
• Set up a breading station:
  • Place the flour in one shallow dish.
  • Place beaten eggs in another.
  • Place a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese in a third dish.
• Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess.
• Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
• Coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to adhere.
• In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
• In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
• Spread a small amount of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
• Place the cooked chicken breasts in the baking dish.
• Top each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of tomato sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve your Chicken Parmesan over cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta.
• Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
• Enjoy your homemade Chicken Parmesan, a comforting and satisfying Italian-American classic!