CHICKEN PARMIGIANA.

Crispy chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella cheese with a side of spaghetti & homemade marinara sauce. With this recipe, you will get a restaurant quality meal that you’ll devour in seconds!
Preheat: 350° • Prep: 10 m • Cook: 12 m • Bake: 15 m • Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS.

FOR THE CHICKEN PARMIGIANA:
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts, 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • Homemade marinara
  • ​Mozzarella cheese
  • Dried basil

FOR THE HOMEMADE MARINARA:
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic cloves, minced
  • ​1 can tomato paste
  • 1.5 cups water
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

DIRECTIONS.

FOR THE CHICKEN PARMIGIANA:
  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with a good amount of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Then, whisk one egg in a shallow dish and pour about a cup of breading in another shallow dish. Dip each chicken into the egg on both sides, then coat them well in the breadcrumbs and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350° and begin to melt 2 tbsp butter in a large deep pan along with the 2 tbsp vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Once heated, cook the chicken on the one side for about 5-6 minutes, or until golden, then flip for another 4-5 minutes.
  3. Place the chicken on an oven pan, spoon some of the marinara sauce over each one and sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on top and then sprinkle some dried basil over the cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese has a little color to it. Enjoy with a side of classic spaghetti!

FOR THE HOMEMADE MARINARA:
  1. ​In a deep saucepan, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Sauté 1 minced garlic clove until fragrant, then add the 1 can of tomato paste and the 1.5 cups water. Whisk until the tomato paste has fully combined with the water.
  2. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and crushed red pepper. Toss in a bay leaf and allow it to boil on medium heat while whisking frequently for a few minutes. Turn the heat to low and cover it to simmer. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.