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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Marinara Sauce

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1(28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 large sprigs basil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Chicken

  • 1 c panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 c finely grated Parmesan, divided
  • 3/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 (1/4″ thick) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 lb total)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c shredded mozzarella
  • 1 c vegetable oil
  • Chopped fresh basil, for serving

 

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Marinara Sauce

  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic, stir to combine, and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, softened, and fragrant, about 5 minutes more.
  2. Stir in tomatoes and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors have melded , about 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Discard basil.

Chicken

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine panko, garlic powder, and 1 cup Parmesan. Into another shallow bowl, pour flour. In a third shallow bowl, beat eggs w 1 tablespoon water.
  2. Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Dip into flour, shaking off excess, then into egg, then into panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
  3. In a small bowl, mix mozzarella and remaining 1 cup Parmesan
  4. Heat broiler. In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, heat oil until a deep-fry or instant-read thermometer registers 350 degrees; if it smokes a bit, that’s okay. Set a wire rack in a baking sheet.
  5. Working one at a time, fry chicken until one side is golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip and continue until golden brown on the other side and the sound of th rfrying chicken get slightly louder– this is the moisture evaporating from the chicken — about 1 minute more. Transfer to prepared rack. Repeat with remaining chicken. SPoon some marinara over chicken. Sprinkle cheese mixture.
  6. Broil, watching carefully, until cheese is melted and brown spots form, about 2 minutes.
  7. Divide chicken among plates. Top with basil. Serve with remaining marinara alongside.

 

Recipe courtesy of: Delish