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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Crispy chicken parmesan recipe
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about ½ lb. each
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups Italian style bread crumbs
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella

For the Homemade Marinara:

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dry red wine*
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes , optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Slice each of the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally. Cover with plastic wrap and use a meat tenderizer to pound to an even thickness, about ¼" thick.
  • Prepare 3 shallow bowls. One with the cornstarch, one with the eggs, and one with both the bread crumbs and the parmesan cheese.
  • Coat the chicken on each side with each of the mixtures, starting with the cornstarch, then the eggs, and then the breading/cheese mixture. Repeat a second time.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan with olive oil. Working in batches if needed, add the chicken and fry for about 5 minutes per side until crispy.
  • Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and add the chicken. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.

Make the Homemade Marinara:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onion and saute 5 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and saute an additional minute.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and dry red wine. Add the red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low until ready to use.

Notes

*Use an inexpensive dry red wine such as cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, or merlot. 

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal